Ketotifen
| Definition: |
A cycloheptathiophene blocker of histamine H1 receptors and release of inflammatory mediators. It has been proposed for the treatment of asthma, rhinitis, skin allergies, and anaphylaxis. |
| Also Called: |
Ketotifen Fumarate,Zaditen |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
34580-13-7 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Piperidines (1966-1981),Thiophenes (1966-1981) |
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