Ketotifen

Definition

A cycloheptathiophene derivative with anti-allergic activity. Ketotifen selectively blocks histamine (H1) receptors and prevents the typical symptoms caused by histamine release. This agent also interferes with the release of inflammatory mediators from mast cells involved in hypersensitivity reactions, thereby decreasing chemotaxis and activation of eosinophils.

Also known as Alaway, KETOTIFEN — per NCIT

Also identified as

• ATC R06AX17 per RXNORM
• ATC S01GX08 per RXNORM
• NCIT NCIT:C61799 per NCIT
• SCTID 354038002 per RXNORM
• SCTID 372642003 per RXNORM
• UNII X49220T18G per RXNORM

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