Acrivastine
Chemical formula: C₂₂H₂₄N₂O₂ Molecular mass: 348.438 g/mol PubChem compound: 5284514
Active ingredient description
Acrivastine, a structural analog of triprolidine hydrochloride, exhibits H1-antihistaminic activity in isolated tissues, animals, and humans, and has sedative effects in humans. The propionic acid derivative of acrivastine is a metabolite in several animal species (as well as in man) and also exhibits H1-antihistaminic activity.
Medicine classification
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC Group | Classification | |
|---|---|---|
| R06AX18 | Acrivastine | R Respiratory system → R06 Antihistamines for systemic use → R06A Antihistamines for systemic use → R06AX Other antihistamines for systemic use |
Product monographs
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Document | Type | Information Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMPREX D Capsule | MPI, US: SPL/Old | FDA, National Drug Code (US) |
Medicines
Acrivastine is an active ingredient of these brands:
Finland (FI)Netherlands (NL)South Africa (ZA)
Turkey (TR)
United Kingdom (UK)United States (US)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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