Clemastine
| Definition: |
A histamine H1 antagonist used as the hydrogen fumarate in hay fever, rhinitis, allergic skin conditions, and pruritus. It causes drowsiness. |
| Also Called: |
Clemastine Fumarate,HS-592,Tavegyl,Tavist |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
15686-51-8 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Histamine H1 Receptor Blockaders (1966-1972),Pyrrolidines (1966-1972) |
Clemastine Definitions and Terms
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