Product Description: Alcaftadine (Standard) is the analytical standard of Alcaftadine. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Alcaftadine (R89674) is a histamine H1 receptor antagonist, which is used to prevent eye irritation brought on by allergic conjunctivitis. Alcaftadine is a broad-spectrum antihistamine displaying a high affinity for histamine H1 and H2 receptors and a lower affinity for H4 receptors. Alcaftadine also exhibits modulatory action on immune cell recruitment and mast cell stabilizing effects[1][2].
Formula: C19H21N3O
References: [1]Namdar, R. and C. Valdez, Alcaftadine: a topical antihistamine for use in allergic conjunctivitis. Drugs Today (Barc), 2011. 47(12): p. 883-90./[2]Mahvan, T.D., W.A. Buckley, and J.R. Hornecker, Alcaftadine for the prevention of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis. Ann Pharmacother, 2012. 46(7-8): p. 1025-32.
CAS Number: 147084-10-4
Molecular Weight: 307.39
Research Area: Inflammation/Immunology; Endocrinology
Target: Histamine Receptor;Reference Standards
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