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betahistine logo #20973<chemical> N-methyl-2-pyridineethanamine. A physiological histamine analog vasodilator agent that also acts as a histamine h1 receptor agonist. It is used in meniere's disease and in vascular headaches but may exacerbate bronchial asthma and peptic ulcers. ... Pharmacological action: histamine agonist, vasodilator agents. ... Chemical name: 2...
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betahistine

betahistine logo #21001(ba″tә-his´tēn) a histamine analogue used as the hydrochloride salt as a vasodilator to reduce the frequency of attacks of vertigo in Meniere disease, especially in patients having a high frequency of such attacks; administered orally.
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