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Astemizole
A synthetic piperidinyl-benzimidazol derivative with antiallergic properties, Astemizole acts as a reversible competitive inhibitor of histamine H1 receptors, with less anticholinergic effects compared to related agents. It is a long-acting, non-sedative antihistaminic used in the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis, asthma, allergic conjunctivitis, and chronic idiopathic urticaria. (NCI Thesaurus)
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