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Epinastine hydrochloride

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

9,13b-Dihydro-1H-dibenz[cf]imidazo[1,5-a]azepine hydrochloride, WAL-801Cl

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C16H15N3 · HCl
CAS Number:
108929-04-0
Molecular Weight:
285.77
MDL number:
MFCD00933434
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329830781
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

epinastine

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

Cl[H].NC1=NCC2N1c3ccccc3Cc4ccccc24

InChI

1S/C16H15N3.ClH/c17-16-18-10-15-13-7-3-1-5-11(13)9-12-6-2-4-8-14(12)19(15)16;/h1-8,15H,9-10H2,(H2,17,18);1H

InChI key

VKXSGUIOOQPGAF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... HRH1(3269)

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Epinastine hydrochloride EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Epinastine hydrochloride is a non-sedating H1 histamine receptor antagonist.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Rosaly Vieira dos Santos et al.
Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology, 102(6), 495-499 (2009-06-30)
Nonsedating antihistamines (nsAHs) are recommended as first-line therapeutics for the treatment of mast cell-driven disorders, including allergic rhinitis and urticaria. However, their superiority over first-generation AHs (fgAHs) has recently been called into question, mainly because of the lack of supporting
Gail L Torkildsen et al.
Clinical therapeutics, 30(7), 1264-1271 (2008-08-12)
The aim of this study was to compare short-term (5-minute) ocular comfort and drying effects of 3 topical antihistamine/mast cell stabilizers-epinastine, azelastine, and ketotifen-in patients with allergic conjunctivitis (AC). Adults with a history of AC, as confirmed on skin testing
Kelly K Nichols et al.
Eye & contact lens, 35(1), 26-31 (2009-01-07)
To assess the comfort and efficacy of epinastine 0.05% ophthalmic solution in contact lens wearers with a history of allergic conjunctivitis and contact lens intolerance during allergy season. One hundred forty-six subjects were enrolled in a multicenter, open-label study. Enrolled
Alessandro Lambiase et al.
Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology, 9(5), 454-465 (2009-08-05)
Multiple action drugs, such as azelastine, epinastine, ketotifen and olopatadine, have recently been suggested to combine antihistaminic effect, mast cell stabilization and anti-inflammatory action. This pharmaceutical class is, therefore, rapidly becoming the first choice for prevention and treatment for allergic
Hiroyuki Mizuguchi et al.
Journal of pharmacological sciences, 108(4), 480-486 (2008-12-17)
Antihistamines are effective for treatment of seasonal nasal allergy. Recently, prophylactic treatment with antihistamines in patients with pollinosis was reported to be more effective when started before the pollen season. The administration with antihistamines from 2 to 6 weeks before
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