Ketotifen

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Ketotifen
Ketotifen.svg
Clinical data
Trade names Zaditor[1]
AHFS/Drugs.com Micromedex Detailed Consumer Information
MedlinePlus a604033
Pregnancy
category
  • US: C (Risk not ruled out)
Routes of
administration
Oral (tablets), ophthalmic solution
ATC code R06AX17 (WHO) S01GX08 (WHO)
Legal status
Legal status
  • US: Oral — withdrawn was ℞-only; Eye drops — over-the counter
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability 60%
Protein binding 75%
Metabolism Hepatic
Biological half-life 12 hours
Identifiers
CAS Number 34580-14-8 YesY
PubChem CID 3827
IUPHAR/BPS 7206
DrugBank DB00920 YesY
ChemSpider 3695 YesY
UNII HBD503WORO YesY
KEGG D01332 YesY
ChEMBL CHEMBL534 YesY
Chemical and physical data
Systematic (IUPAC) name: 4-(1-Methylpiperidin-4-ylidene)-4,9-dihydro-10H-benzo[4,5]cyclohepta[1,2-b]thiophen-10-one
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
Formula C19H19NOS
Molar mass 309.426 g/mol
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Ketotifen is a second-generation noncompetitive H1-antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer. It is most commonly sold as a salt with fumaric acid, ketotifen fumarate, and is available in two forms. In its ophthalmic form, it is used to treat allergic conjunctivitis,[2] or the itchy red eyes caused by allergies. In its oral form, it is used to prevent asthma attacks.

Uses[edit]

Ketotifen relieves and prevents eye itchiness and/or irritation associated with most seasonal allergies. It starts working within minutes after administering the drops. The drug has not been studied in children under three.[2] The mean elimination half life is 12 hours.[3] Besides its anti-histaminic activity, it is also a functional leukotriene antagonist and a phosphodiesterase inhibitor.

The drug may also help relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.[4]

Side effects[edit]

Side effects include drowsiness, weight gain, dry mouth, irritability, and increased nosebleeds.

Brands[edit]

Ketotifen is marketed under many brand names worldwide.[5]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-17484/zaditor-opht/details
  2. ^ a b Zaditor prescribing information Novartis
  3. ^ Grahnén A; Lönnebo A; Beck O; Eckernäs SA; Dahlström B; Lindström B (May 1992). "Pharmacokinetics of ketotifen after oral administration to healthy male subjects". Biopharm Drug Dispos. 13 (4): 255–262. doi:10.1002/bdd.2510130404. PMID 1600111. 
  4. ^ Klooker, TK; Braak, B; Koopman, KE; Welting, O; Wouters, MM; Van Der Heide, S; Schemann, M; Bischoff, SC; et al. (2010). "The mast cell stabiliser ketotifen decreases visceral hypersensitivity and improves intestinal symptoms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome". Gut. 59 (9): 1213–21. doi:10.1136/gut.2010.213108. PMID 20650926. 
  5. ^ drugs.com International availability of ketofin Page accessed April 21, 2015

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