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astemizole and Itching

astemizole has been researched along with Itching in 7 studies

Astemizole: Antihistamine drug now withdrawn from the market in many countries because of rare but potentially fatal side effects.
astemizole : A piperidine compound having a 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethyl group at the 1-position and an N-[(4-fluorobenzyl)benzimidazol-2-yl]amino group at the 4-position.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The effect of astemizole on the weal and flare response to intradermal histamine has been studied in normal volunteers after single dosing, and in patients with urticaria and pruritus after chronic dosing with the drug."3.66The effects of astemizole on histamine-induced weal and flare. ( Bateman, DN; Chapman, PH; Rawlins, MD, 1983)

Research

Studies (7)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19905 (71.43)18.7374
1990's2 (28.57)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Krause, L1
Shuster, S3
Bateman, DN1
Chapman, PH1
Rawlins, MD1
Martínez-Escribano, JA1
Quecedo, E1
De la Cuadra, J1
Frías, J1
Sánchez-Pedreño, P1
Aliaga, A1
Day, JH1
Briscoe, MP1
Clark, RH1
Ellis, AK1
Gervais, P1
De Castro-Costa, M1
Gybels, J1
Kupers, R1
Van Hees, J1
Krause, LB1

Trials

3 trials available for astemizole and Itching

ArticleYear
Mechanism of action of antipruritic drugs.
    British medical journal (Clinical research ed.), 1983, Oct-22, Volume: 287, Issue:6400

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Antipruritics; Astemizole; Benzhydryl Compounds; Benzimidazoles; Female; Hi

1983
Onset of action and efficacy of terfenadine, astemizole, cetirizine, and loratadine for the relief of symptoms of allergic rhinitis.
    Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology, 1997, Volume: 79, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anti-Allergic Agents; Astemizole; Cetirizine; Double-Blind Method; Environmental

1997
A comparison of astemizole and chlorpheniramine in dermographic urticaria.
    The British journal of dermatology, 1985, Volume: 112, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Astemizole; Benzimidazoles; Chlorpheniramine; Clinical Trials as Topic; Dou

1985

Other Studies

4 other studies available for astemizole and Itching

ArticleYear
The effects of astemizole on histamine-induced weal and flare.
    European journal of clinical pharmacology, 1983, Volume: 25, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Astemizole; Benzimidazoles; Drug Hypersensitivity; Drug Interactions; Female; Histamine

1983
Treatment of aquagenic urticaria with PUVA and astemizole.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1997, Volume: 36, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Allergic Agents; Astemizole; Erythema; Female; Humans; Pruritus; PUVA Therapy; Urticaria

1997
Antihistamines in the treatment of urticarial disorders.
    Cutis, 1988, Oct-27, Volume: 42, Issue:4A

    Topics: Astemizole; Benzhydryl Compounds; Benzimidazoles; Chronic Disease; Histamine H1 Antagonists; Humans;

1988
Scratching behaviour in arthritic rats: a sign of chronic pain or itch?
    Pain, 1987, Volume: 29, Issue:1

    Topics: Animals; Arthritis; Arthritis, Experimental; Aspirin; Astemizole; Behavior, Animal; Benzimidazoles;

1987