Abstract
Two new antihistamines with properties different from those of currently available drugs are nearing licensure. Named terfenidine and astemizole, they are almost exclusively H1-antagonists, lacking anticholinergic and sympathetic activity. They fail to penetrate the central nervous system and lack sedative effects. They are long-acting and require less frequent doses. Thus they allow sustained antihistaminic action without the usual side effects.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 366-368 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology |
Volume | 76 |
Issue number | 2 PART 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 1985 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology and Allergy
- Immunology