Astemizole

In the US, Astemizole (astemizole systemic) is a member of the drug class antihistamines and is used to treat Allergic Urticaria, Allergies and Urticaria.

US matches:

• Astemizole

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

R06AX11

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0068844-77-9

Chemical Formula

C28-H31-F-N4-O

Molecular Weight

458

Therapeutic Categories

Antiallergic agent

Antihistaminic agent

Chemical Name

1H-Benzimidazole-2-amine, 1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-N-[1-[2-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethyl]-4-piperidinyl]-

Foreign Names

• Astemizolum (Latin)
• Astemizol (German)
• Astémizole (French)
• Astemizol (Spanish)

Generic Names

• Astemizole (OS: BAN, USAN)
• Astémizole (OS: DCF)
• R 43512 (IS)
• Astemizol (PH: Ph. Eur. 6)
• Astemizole (PH: BP 2010, USP 32, Ph. Eur. 6)
• Astémizole (PH: Ph. Eur. 6)
• Astemizolum (PH: Ph. Eur. 6)

Brand Names

• Asmoval
  Remedica, Taiwan



• Astemizol
  Synthesis, Colombia



• Astesen
  Senosiain, Mexico



• Histalong
  Biofarma, Venezuela



• Lergibrumizol
  Bruluart, Mexico

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

BAN	British Approved Name
DCF	Dénomination Commune Française
IS	Inofficial Synonym
OS	Official Synonym
PH	Pharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INN	Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USAN	United States Adopted Name

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