Methdilazine
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Also known as: methdilazine HCl, methdilazine hydrochloride
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Methdilazine is an ofm drug catalogued in DrugCentral. DrugCentral lists 1 molecular target, including HRH1. Recorded indications include Allergic conjunctivitis, Allergic rhinitis, Angioedema and Dermatographic urticaria.
- Approval status: ofm.
- Molecular targets: HRH1 (1 listed in DrugCentral).
- Indications: Allergic conjunctivitis, Allergic rhinitis, Angioedema, Dermatographic urticaria and General anesthesia and others.
- ATC code: R06AD04 (Phenothiazine derivatives).
- Molecular formula: C18H20N2S; molecular weight 296.43 g/mol.
Indications & contraindications
Drug–disease relationships curated by DrugCentral (OMOP / SNOMED concepts).
Indications (10)
- Allergic conjunctivitis
- Allergic rhinitis
- Angioedema
- Dermatographic urticaria
- General anesthesia
- Itching of skin
- Nasal congestion
- Nasal discharge
- Sneezing
- Urticaria
Mechanism & targets
Molecular targets (1)
| Target | Gene | Action | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Histamine H1 receptor | HRH1 | antagonist | — |
Regulatory approvals (1)
| Date | Agency | Marketed as | Applicant | Orphan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | FDA | — | WESTWOOD SQUIBB |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
R06AD04 | RESPIRATORY SYSTEM › ANTIHISTAMINES FOR SYSTEMIC USE › ANTIHISTAMINES FOR SYSTEMIC USE › Phenothiazine derivatives |
Chemical structure
Full physicochemical, ADMET and 3D-structure analysis of Methdilazine is on its molecule page.
| Molecular formula | C18H20N2S |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 296.43 g/mol |
| CAS number | 1982-37-2 |
| InChIKey | HTMIBDQKFHUPSX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 14677 |
Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.
What is Methdilazine used for?
DrugCentral lists the following indications for Methdilazine: Allergic conjunctivitis, Allergic rhinitis, Angioedema, Dermatographic urticaria, General anesthesia, Itching of skin, Nasal congestion and Nasal discharge and others.
How does Methdilazine work?
Its molecular targets in DrugCentral include HRH1 (antagonist).
What is the chemical formula of Methdilazine?
Methdilazine has the molecular formula C18H20N2S and a molecular weight of 296.43 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 1742 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL1200532 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 14677 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB00902 — drug record
- FDA UNII 4Q13LY9Z8X — substance identity
- DailyMed: FDA labels for Methdilazine — current prescribing information (label search)
- UniProt P35367 (HRH1) — target protein
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