Ketotifen
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Trade names | Zaditor[1] |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Micromedex Detailed Consumer Information |
MedlinePlus | a604033 |
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Routes of administration | Oral (tablets), ophthalmic solution |
ATC code | R06AX17 (WHO) S01GX08 (WHO) |
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Pharmacokinetic data | |
Bioavailability | 60% |
Protein binding | 75% |
Metabolism | Hepatic |
Biological half-life | 12 hours |
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CAS Number | 34580-14-8 |
PubChem (CID) | 3827 |
IUPHAR/BPS | 7206 |
DrugBank | DB00920 |
ChemSpider | 3695 |
UNII | HBD503WORO |
KEGG | D01332 |
ChEMBL | CHEMBL534 |
ECHA InfoCard | 100.047.349 |
Chemical and physical data | |
Formula | C19H19NOS |
Molar mass | 309.426 g/mol |
3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
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Ketotifen is a second-generation noncompetitive H1-antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer. It is most commonly sold as a salt with fumaric acid, ketotifen fumarate, and is available in two forms. In its ophthalmic form, it is used to treat allergic conjunctivitis,[2] or the itchy red eyes caused by allergies. In its oral form, it is used to prevent asthma attacks.
Uses
Ketotifen relieves and prevents eye itchiness and/or irritation associated with most seasonal allergies. It starts working within minutes after administering the drops. The drug has not been studied in children under three.[2] The mean elimination half life is 12 hours.[3] Besides its anti-histaminic activity, it is also a functional leukotriene antagonist and a phosphodiesterase inhibitor.
The drug may also help relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.[4]
Side effects
Side effects include drowsiness, weight gain, dry mouth, irritability, and increased nosebleeds.
Brands
Ketotifen is marketed under many brand names worldwide.[5]
See also
- Alcaftadine
- Etolotifen
References
- ↑ http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-17484/zaditor-opht/details
- 1 2 Zaditor prescribing information Novartis
- ↑ Grahnén A; Lönnebo A; Beck O; Eckernäs SA; Dahlström B; Lindström B (May 1992). "Pharmacokinetics of ketotifen after oral administration to healthy male subjects". Biopharm Drug Dispos. 13 (4): 255–262. doi:10.1002/bdd.2510130404. PMID 1600111.
- ↑ Klooker, TK; Braak, B; Koopman, KE; Welting, O; Wouters, MM; Van Der Heide, S; Schemann, M; Bischoff, SC; et al. (2010). "The mast cell stabiliser ketotifen decreases visceral hypersensitivity and improves intestinal symptoms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome". Gut. 59 (9): 1213–21. doi:10.1136/gut.2010.213108. PMID 20650926.
- ↑ drugs.com International availability of ketofin Page accessed April 21, 2015