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Optimine
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Azatadine (Optimine) is a first-generation antihistamine and anticholinergic that was launched Schering-Plough in 1973.[1][2][3]
It was patented in 1967.[4]
- It is a predecessor to loratidine, albeit lacking the chlorine atom. Also, it is N-methyl instead of carboethoxyamido.
References
References
- ↑ PMID 8795241 (PMID 8795241)
Citation will be completed automatically in a few minutes. Jump the queue or expand by hand - ↑ PMID 1982614 (PMID 1982614)
Citation will be completed automatically in a few minutes. Jump the queue or expand by hand - ↑ PMID 1968324 (PMID 1968324)
Citation will be completed automatically in a few minutes. Jump the queue or expand by hand - ↑ Azatadine, Villani, F. J.; Caldwell, W. U.S. Patent 3,326,924 (1967).
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