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Ketotifen
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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.
Pharmacological Action
Anti-Allergic Agents
;
Antipruritics
;
Histamine H1 Antagonists
Other names
Fumarate, Ketotifen; Zaditen; Ketotiphene; Ketotiphen; Ketotifene; Ketotifen Fumarate; 4,9-
Dihydro-
4-
(1-
methyl-
4-
piperidylidene)-
10H-
benz
Drugs
*
:
KETOTIFEN FUMARATE
;
ALAWAY
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
*
ketotifen fumarate ophthalmic solution
0 4-
(1-
Methyl-
4-
piperidylidene)-
4H-
benzo(4,5)cyclohepta(1,2-
b)thiophen-
10(9H)-
one hydrogen fumarate
*Ketotifen
Anti-Allergic Agents.
ZADITOR
compound 26-
921
59275-17-1 Piperidine, 4-
(9,10-
dihydro-
10-
methyl-
4H-
benzo(4,5)cyclohepta(1,2-
b)thien-
4-
ylidene)-
1-
methyl-
, (Z)-
2-
butenedioate (1:1)
Ketotifen/*analogs & derivatives.
Experientia 32(4):491;1976