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Oxatomide
Introduction
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]
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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