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K2628

Ketotifen fumarate salt

≥99% (TLC), powder, H₁ histamine receptor antagonist

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C19H19NOS · C4H4O4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
425.50
NACRES:
NA.77
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
EC Number:
252-100-0
MDL number:
Form:
powder
Quality level:
Technical Service
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Product Name

Ketotifen fumarate salt,

form

powder

Quality Level

originator

Novartis

SMILES string

OC(=O)\C=C\C(O)=O.CN1CCC(\CC1)=C2/c3ccccc3CC(=O)c4sccc24

InChI

1S/C19H19NOS.C4H4O4/c1-20-9-6-13(7-10-20)18-15-5-3-2-4-14(15)12-17(21)19-16(18)8-11-22-19;5-3(6)1-2-4(7)8/h2-5,8,11H,6-7,9-10,12H2,1H3;1-2H,(H,5,6)(H,7,8)/b;2-1+

InChI key

YNQQEYBLVYAWNX-WLHGVMLRSA-N

Gene Information

General description

Ketotifen fumarate salt is an antihistamine drug.

Application

Ketotifen fumarate salt has been used: for mast cell product antagonism, as a positive control in β-hexosaminidase release assay, as mast cell stabilizer to treat pregnant dams added to ad libitum drinking water

Biochem/physiol Actions

Ketotifen fumarate plays a key role in preventing histamine release by blocking the histamine H1 receptors. It interferes with the release of histamine, serotonin and other inflammatory mediators from mast cells. It exhibits with anti-allergic activity, anti-inflammatory effects including mast cell stabilization. It has been widely used for ophthalmic allergic conjunctivitis.
H1 histamine receptor antagonist.

Features and Benefits

This compound was developed by Novartis. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.


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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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WGK 3

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves



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Anthony Soluri et al.
Optometry and vision science : official publication of the American Academy of Optometry, 89(8), 1140-1149 (2012-07-10)
To investigate the uptake and delivery of the anti-allergy drug ketotifen fumarate (KF) by commercially available contact lenses. A total of 14 different commercially available contact lenses were investigated, including five frequent-replacement silicone hydrogels, three conventional hydrogels, and six daily
Investigation into the mechanism of action of Moringa oleifera for its anti-asthmatic activity
Mehta A and Agrawal B
Oriental Pharmacy and Experimental Medicine, 8(1), 24-31 (2008)
Inhibitory effect of various Tunisian olive oils on chemical mediator release and cytokine production by basophilic cells
Yamada P, et al.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 116(2), 279-287 (2008)



Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
K2628-100MG04061833868324
K2628-1G04061833868331