Nilergex Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Nilergex is an antihistamine and anticholinergic used as an antipruritic.
Nilergex, an azaphenothiazine derivative, competitively binds to histamine (H1) receptors, resulting in inhibition of the pharmacological effects of histamines. It also has some sedative, anticholinergic and antiserotoninergic effects.
| Trade Name | Nilergex |
| Generic | Isothipendyl |
| Isothipendyl Other Names | Isothipendyl, Isothipendylum, Isotipendilo |
| Type | |
| Formula | C16H19N3S |
| Weight | Average: 285.407 Monoisotopic: 285.129968313 |
| Groups | Experimental |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Nilergex is a 1st generation histamine H1 antagonist primarily applied topically as an antipruritic.
For the topical treatment of itching associated with allergic reactions.
Nilergex is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Allergic Skin Reaction
How Nilergex works
Nilergex is a selective histamine H1 antagonist and 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.
