5 Questions
What is the chemical name for Azatadine?
11-(1-methylpiperidin-4-ylidene)-6,11-dihydro-5H-benzo[5,6]cyclohepta[1,2-b]pyridine
Which drug is a monoclonal antibody that blocks the binding of free serum IgE to mast cells?
Omalizumab
Which antihistamine is considered the active isomer of cetirizine and more potent?
Levocetirizine
Which antiviral drug is a prodrug of tenofovir and an example of ProTide technology?
Tenofovir alafenamide
Which antihistamine is used as eye drops or as a nasal spray and is a selective histamine H1 antagonist and mast cell stabilizer?
Olopatadine
Study Notes
Antihistamines and Antivirals
- Azatadine is also known as Azatadine Maleate.
- Omalizumab is a monoclonal antibody that blocks the binding of free serum IgE to mast cells.
- Levocetirizine is the active isomer of cetirizine and more potent.
- Tenofovir alafenamide is a prodrug of tenofovir and an example of ProTide technology.
- Azelastine is used as eye drops or as a nasal spray and is a selective histamine H1 antagonist and mast cell stabilizer.
Test your knowledge on antihistamines and histamine receptors including H1, H2, H3, and H4, chemical names, and immunomodulation properties. Explore the key facts about Azatadine, Loratadine, Levocetirizine, Acrivastine, Pemirolast, and Olopatadine.
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