Synonyms: (+/-)-dimethindene | dimethindene | dimethpyrindene | Fenistil® | Vibrocil®
dimetindene is an approved drug
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Dimetindene is an orally active, selective histamine H1 receptor antagonist. It also has anticholinergic activity [1]. The INN specifies the racemic mixture of (R)- and (S)-enantiomers. We show the structure without specified stereochemistry to represent that mixture.
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Dimetindene is the active antihistaminic ingredient in anti-allergy medications sold around the world. It is not approved in the US or the UK. |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
Dimetindene blocks the action of endogenous histamine, and provides temporary relief from negative histaminergic effects. |