Acrivastine

• (E) -3 - [6 - [( E) -1 - (4- methylphenyl )-3- pyrrolidin-1 - ylprop -1-enyl ] pyridine -2-yl ] prop-2- enoic acid (IUPAC)

R06AX16

Antihistamine

Histamine H1 - receptor antagonist

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Acrivastine is an active ingredient, which is used for the treatment of allergies. Is an antihistamine, which exerts its effects through blockade of the histamine H1 receptor. Acrivastine is administered orally and is excreted through the kidney. The plasma half-life is 1.5 hours.

Trade names

• Benadryl Allergy Relief (UK), Semprex -D ( USA)

In Germany, no drug is currently approved on the basis of acrivastine.