Bamipine

Bamipine
Clinical data
Trade names Soventol
AHFS/Drugs.com International Drug Names
Routes of
administration
Oral?, topical
ATC code D04AA15 (WHO) R06AX01 (WHO)
Identifiers
CAS Number 4945-47-5 YesY
PubChem (CID) 72075
ChemSpider 65061 YesY
UNII Y6BHZ28O92 YesY
KEGG D07197 YesY
ChEMBL CHEMBL520400 YesY
Chemical and physical data
Formula C19H24N2
Molar mass 280.407 g/mol
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
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Bamipine (trade name Soventol) is a pharmaceutical drug acting as an H1 antihistamine with anticholinergic properties. It is used as an antipruritic ointment.[1] No oral use is known.[2]

Adverse effects

SIde effects are typical of an old (first-generation) antihistamine: tiredness in adults, agitation in children, mydriasis (dilation of the pupils). These effects are rare when bamipine is applied topically as an ointment. Allergic and hypersensitivity reactions are also rare. Acute eczema can be worsened by bamipine ointment.[3]

Contraindications and interactions

No clinically relevant contraindications or interactions with other drugs are known.[3]

Pharmacology

Pharmacokinetics

When applied topically, the maximal effect is reached after 20 to 60 minutes and lasts up to 48 hours. Bamipine is not absorbed through intact skin in relevant doses.[3]

References

  1. , M Pairet, MP Pieper, CJM Meade, "Pharmaceutical compositions containing tiotropium salts and antihistamines and their use", published 2001
  2. International Drug Names: Bamipine.
  3. 1 2 3 Haberfeld, H, ed. (2015). Austria-Codex (in German). Vienna: Österreichischer Apothekerverlag.
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