Antazolinum Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Antazolinum is a 1st generation antihistamine with anticholinergic activity. It is used to relieve nasal congestion. It is also formulated as eye drops with naphazoline to relieve allergic conjunctivitis.
Antazolinum is a histamine H1 receptor antagonist. It selectively bind to but does not activate histamine H1 receptors, thereby blocking the actions of endogenous histamine.
Trade Name | Antazolinum |
Generic | Antazoline |
Antazoline Other Names | Antazolina, Antazoline, Antazolinum |
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Formula | C17H19N3 |
Weight | Average: 265.3529 Monoisotopic: 265.157897623 |
Groups | Approved |
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Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Antazolinum is an antihistamine agent used for the symptomatic treatment of nasal congestion and allergic conjunctivitis.
Used to relieve nasal congestion and in eye drops, usually in combination with naphazoline, to relieve the symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis.
Antazolinum is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Eye allergy
How Antazolinum works
Antazolinum binds to the histamine H1 receptor. This blocks the action of endogenous histamine, which subsequently leads to temporary relief of the negative symptoms brought on by histamine.