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astemizole and Macular Degeneration

astemizole has been researched along with Macular Degeneration in 1 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Astemizole: Antihistamine drug now withdrawn from the market in many countries because of rare but potentially fatal side effects.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.

Macular Degeneration: Degenerative changes in the RETINA usually of older adults which results in a loss of vision in the center of the visual field (the MACULA LUTEA) because of damage to the retina. It occurs in dry and wet forms.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Triamcinolone is a commonly used synthetic corticosteroid that has recently been tested in a large clinical trial for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and shown to have some benefits."2.41Triamcinolone: new and old indications. ( Doggrell, SA, 2001)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Doggrell, SA1

Reviews

1 review available for astemizole and Macular Degeneration

ArticleYear
Triamcinolone: new and old indications.
    Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy, 2001, Volume: 2, Issue:7

    Topics: Administration, Intranasal; Adult; Aerosols; Androstadienes; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Arthritis, Rh

2001