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Abstract
Terfenadine was the first non-sedating histamine H1 receptor antagonist and one of the most frequently prescribed H1 antihistamines. Terfenadine has one asymmetric centre in the molecule and is currently used as a racemate. Different methods and approaches for obtaining pure enantiomers of terfenadine are summarized and discussed in the present paper. Studies on antihistamine activity of the enantiomers, their side-effects on the central nervous system, calcium channel affinity and metabolism are also reviewed and analysed.Entities:
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Year: 1993 PMID: 8257954 DOI: 10.1007/bf01880624
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pharm World Sci ISSN: 0928-1231