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Oxatomide

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Overview

Overview

Oxatomide (R35443) is a first-generation antihistamine of the phenylpiperazine class.^[1] It was discovered at Janssen Pharmaceutica in 1975. Oxatomide lacks any anticholinergic effects.^[1] In addition to its H₁ receptor antagonism, it also possesses antiserotonergic actions.^[1]

See also

See also

Piperazine

References

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 Ohmori K, Ishii H, Nito M, Shuto K, Nakamizo N (May 1983). “[Pharmacological studies on oxatomide (KW-4354). (7) Antagonistic effects on chemical mediators]”. Nippon Yakurigaku Zasshi. Folia Pharmacologica Japonica (in Japanese). 81 (5): 399–409. doi:10.1254/fpj.81.399. PMID 6138301.

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