| umls-concept:C0085170 | skos:definition | MSH: Antihistamine drug now withdrawn from the market in many countries because of rare but potentially fatal side effects.,NCI: A synthetic piperidinyl-benzimidazol derivative with antiallergic properties, Astemizole acts as a reversible competitive inhibitor of histamine H1 receptors, with less anticholinergic effects compared to related agents. It is a long-acting, non-sedative antihistaminic used in the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis, asthma, allergic conjunctivitis, and chronic idiopathic urticaria. (NCI04) | lld:umls |
