Epinastine

Epinastine

drugbox
IUPAC_name = 3-amino-9,13b-dihydro-1"H"-
dibenz(c,f)imidazo(1,5-a)azepine



CAS_number = 80012-43-7
ATC_prefix = R06
ATC_suffix = AX24
ATC_supplemental = ATC|S01|GX10
PubChem = 3241
DrugBank = APRD00043
C=16 | H=15 | N=3
molecular_weight = 249.311 g/mol
bioavailability =
protein_bound = 64%
metabolism =
elimination_half-life = 12 hours
pregnancy_category = C
legal_status =
routes_of_administration = Eye drops

Epinastine hydrochloride (Elestat) is an antihistamine that is used in eye drops to treat allergic conjunctivitis. Elestat is presently marketed by Allergan.

External links

* [http://www.elestat.com Official U.S. website of Elestat]


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