Acrivastine 8mg capsules
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Acrivastine is a triprolidine analog antihistamine indicated for the treatment of allergies and hay fever.
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WHO defined daily dose (DDD)
24 mg
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Reviews & meta-analyses: 2 · 1985–2024
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Johannes G. Ramaekers, J. F. O’Hanlon
European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 1994
- Automobile Driving
- Diphenhydramine
- Drug Interactions
Naji GH, Al-Zheery WH, Fareed NY
2023
- Povidone
- Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium
- Triprolidine
Dasari Nirmala, Retvik Chandra Padala, Sudhakar Muvva
Asian Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, 2023
Arslan, Hameed
2024
This scientific paper explores the antiviral and immunomodulatory potential of fourteen drugs, including Upadacitinib, Osimertinib, Lopinavir, Linagliptin, Imatinib, Ibrutinib, Flavoxate, Emtricitabine, Elbasvir, Copanlisib, Cabotegravir, Bictegravir, Baricitinib, and Acrivastine, focusing on their interactions with the CD155 receptor—a critical component in polio treatment. CD155, integral to poliovirus entry and host immune modulation, stands as a pivotal target for therapeutic intervention. This research addresses the urgency in treating polio, given its potential to cause severe neurological complications. Effective therapeutic strategies are imperative, with CD155 modulation serving as a promising avenue. Using computational methodologies, including NAMD simulations, molecular dynamics (MD), and molecular docking, this study elucidates the stability and interactions of the aforementioned drugs with CD155. The findings suggest stable binding configurations, indicating the potential of these drugs as antiviral and immunomodulatory agents in polio treatment. Furthermore, the exploration of drug combinations with dual antiviral and immunomodulatory properties is proposed. Combining drugs exhibiting stability in CD155 interactions may offer synergistic effects, enhancing the overall therapeutic efficacy against poliovirus. While our computational findings lay a foundation, further in vivo and in vitro experimentation is imperative for validating the observed interactions. This research provides a roadmap for future experimental studies, offering a rational basis for the design and development of antiviral and immunomodulatory strategies targeting CD155 in the pursuit of effective polio therapy
Abstract licence: CC BY-NC-ND
C. Bojkowski, Trevor Gibbs, K. Hellstern, et al.
PubMed, 1989
- Clinical Trials as Topic
- Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal
- Histamine H1 Antagonists
Gibson, Manna Vk, J. H. Salisbury
PubMed, 1989
- Histamine H1 Antagonists
- Histamine Release
- Pyridines
Ajay Kumar, Subba Rao Devineni, Shailender Kumar Dubey, et al.
Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, 2016
Rex N. Brogden, Donna McTavish
Drugs, 1991
- Histamine H1 Antagonists
- Dermatitis, Atopic
- Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal
A. Cohen, M. Hamilton, R. Philipson, et al.
Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 1985
- Drug Evaluation
- Pyridines
- Reaction Time
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Key facts
Drug status
Approved
Major interactions
None known
Half-life
0.3 hours
Mechanism
Not available
Food interactions
None known
Human targets
1 target
Data: DrugBank · CC BY-NC 4.0
Pharmacokinetics at a glance
Absorption
0.23 hour
Half-life
0.3 hours
Protein binding
2.0%
Volume of distribution
0.05 L/kg
Elimination
72-hour
Clearance
0.7 mL/min/kg
Pharmacokinetic data: DrugBank · CC BY-NC 4.0
Acrivastine is currently available in combination with pseudoephedrine as the FDA-approved product Semprex-D.
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PMID:33828102 PMID:8280179
Through the H1 receptor, histamine mediates the contraction of smooth muscles and increases capillary permeability due to contraction of terminal venules. Also mediates neurotransmission in the central nervous system and thereby regulates circadian rhythms, emotional and locomotor activities as well as cognitive functions (By similarity)
Involved compounds
ATC R06AX18
Chemical identifiers
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Acrivastine
Additional database identifiers
ChemSpider
4447574
ZINC
ZINC000003776633
HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC)
HGNC:5182
GenAtlas
HRH1
GeneCards
HRH1
GenBank Gene Database
Z34897
GenBank Protein Database
510296
Guide to Pharmacology
262
UniProt Accession
HRH1_HUMAN
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