Dimetindene

Dimetindene

Clinical data
ATC code	D04AA13 (WHO) R01AC08 (WHO) R06AB03 (WHO)
Identifiers
IUPAC name N,N-dimethyl-2-[3-(1-pyridin-2-ylethyl)- 1H-inden-2-yl]ethanamine
CAS Number	5636-83-9 3614-69-5 (maleate)
PubChem CID	21855
E number	{{#property:P628}}
ECHA InfoCard	{{#property:P2566}}
Chemical and physical data
Formula	C20H24N2
Molar mass	292.418 g/mol

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Overview

Dimetindene is an antipruritic antihistamine, characterized by relatively small size and rapid onset.

Indications

Dimetindene is indicated as symptomatic treatment of allergic reactions including upper respiratory tract, food and drug, urticaria, and pruritus (except cholestasis). It may used to treat insect stings and eruptive skin diseases such as chicken pox.

Side effects

• drowsiness
• gastrointestinal disturbances
  • nausea
• dryness of throat and mouth
• vertigo
• headaches

Also reported

• impotency
• oedema
• cutaneous eruptions
• muscle spasms
• respiratory disturbances

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