Alcaftadine
Product Specifications
UNSPSC Description
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].
Target Antigen
Histamine Receptor
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
GPCR/G Protein;Immunology/Inflammation;Neuronal Signaling
Applications
COVID-19-immunoregulation
Field of Research
Inflammation/Immunology; Endocrinology
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Alcaftadine.html
Solubility
DMSO : ≥ 40 mg/mL
Smiles
O=CC1=CN=C2N1CCC3=CC=CC=C3/C2=C4CCN(C)CC\4
Molecular Weight
307.39
References & Citations
[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.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Product Datasheet
http://file.medchemexpress.com/batch_PDF/HY-17039/Alcaftadine-DataSheet-MedChemExpress.pdf
Product MSDS
http://file.medchemexpress.com/batch_PDF/HY-17039/Alcaftadine-SDS-MedChemExpress.pdf
Clinical Information
Launched
CAS Number
147084-10-4
Available Sizes
Curated Selection
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