Alcaftadine
Chemical formula: C₁₉H₂₁N₃O Molecular mass: 307.39 g/mol PubChem compound: 19371515
Active ingredient description
Alcaftadine is an H1 histamine receptor antagonist and inhibitor of the release of histamine from mast cells. Decreased chemotaxis and inhibition of eosinophil activation has also been demonstrated.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| S01GX11 | S Sensory organs → S01 Ophthalmologicals → S01G Decongestants and antiallergics → S01GX Other antiallergics | |
Product monographs
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Document | Type | Information Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LASTACAFT Solution (Drops) | MPI, US: SPL/PLR | FDA, National Drug Code (US) |
Medicines
Alcaftadine is an active ingredient of these brands:
Brazil (BR)Ecuador (EC)Mexico (MX)Singapore (SG)Turkey (TR)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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