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Dimethindene MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Dimethindene
Tree Number(s)
D02.455.426.559.847.486.250
D03.383.725.210
D04.615.486.250
Unique ID
D004115
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004115
Scope Note
A histamine H1 antagonist. It is used in hypersensitivity reactions, in rhinitis, for pruritus, and in some common cold remedies.
Entry Term(s)
Dimethindene Maleate
Dimethpyrindene
Dimetindene
Fenistil
Forhistal
Pharm Action
Antipruritics
Histamine H1 Antagonists
Anti-Allergic Agents
Registry Numbers
661FH77Z3P
0
6LL60J9E0O
Related Numbers
3614-69-5
5636-83-9
6LL60J9E0O
CAS Type 1 Name
1H-Indene-2-ethanamine, N,N-dimethyl-3-(1-(2-pyridinyl)ethyl)-
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2017/05/24
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