Nonsedating-type histamine H1-receptor antagonist. Prepn: JP Kokai 87 61979; P. Manoury et al., US 4912219 (1987, 1990 both to Synthelabo). Receptor binding study: J. Benavides et al., Arzneim.-Forsch. 45, 551 (1995). HPLC determn in plasma: V. Ascalone et al., J. Chromatogr. 619, 275 (1993). Clinical pharmacokinetics: P. Rosenzweig et al., Ann. Allergy 69, 135 (1992). Effect on psychomotor performance: J. S. Kerr et al., Eur. J. Clin. Pharmacol. 47, 331 (1994). Clinical trial in allergic rhinitis: F. Leynadier et al., Ann. Allergy Asthma Immunol. 76, 163 (1996).
Antihistaminic.
Antihistaminic