Tritoqualine

Tritoqualine
Clinical data
AHFS/Drugs.com International Drug Names
ATC code R06AX21 (WHO)
Identifiers
CAS Number 14504-73-5
PubChem (CID) 72145
ChemSpider 65119
UNII F4MW5166YH YesY
Chemical and physical data
Formula C26H32N2O8
Molar mass 500.54 g/mol
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image

Tritoqualine, also known as hypostamine, is an inhibitor of the enzyme histidine decarboxylase and therefore an atypical antihistamine, used for the treatment of urticaria and allergic rhinitis[1] with no known adverse effects.

References

  1. Randomized, placebo controlled study of tritoqualine (hypostamine*) in the treatment of perennial allergic rhinitis. A. Pradalier, V. Hentschel, S. Prouzeau, D. Legallais, G. Lefrançois. Revue Française d’Allergologie et d’Immunologie Clinique 43:175-179 (2003)


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