Orally active anti-allergic agent, related structurally to cinnarizine, q.v., and having a novel biphasic mode of action. Prepn: J. Vandenberk et al., DE 2714437; eidem, US 4250176 (1977, 1981 both to Janssen). Inhibition of release and effects of allergic mediators: F. Awouters et al., Experientia 33, 1657 (1977). In vitro study of inhibition and stimulation of histamine release: M. K. Church et al., Agents Actions 10, 4 (1980). In vivo study: S. Gatti et al., Br. J. Dermatol. 103, 671 (1980). Clinical studies: S. W. Barham, F. Moran, Br. J. Clin. Pract. 34, 323 (1980); E. F. Juniper et al., Clin. Allergy 11, 61 (1981); W. Peremans et al., Dermatologica 162, 42 (1981). Review of pharmacological and clinical studies: D. M. Richards et al., Drugs 27, 210 (1984).
Antiallergic; antiasthmatic.
Antiallergic; Antiasthmatic (Nonbronchodilator)