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Emedastine

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Emedastine (trade name Emadine) is a second generation antihistamine used in eye drops to alleviate the symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis. [1]

12 relations: Alcon, Allergic conjunctivitis, Antihistamine, Benzalkonium chloride, Cmax (pharmacology), Contact lens, Dissociation constant, Eye drop, Fumaric acid, Histamine, Liver, Weakness.

Alcon

Alcon is an American global medical company specializing in eye care products and headquartered in Hünenberg, Switzerland.

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Allergic conjunctivitis

Allergic conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva (the membrane covering the white part of the eye) due to allergy.

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Antihistamine

Antihistamines are drugs which treat allergic rhinitis and other allergies.

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Benzalkonium chloride

Benzalkonium chloride, also known as BZK, BKC, BAC, alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride and ADBAC, is a type of cationic surfactant.

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Cmax (pharmacology)

Cmax is the maximum (or peak) serum concentration that a drug achieves in a specified compartment or test area of the body after the drug has been administrated and before the administration of a second dose.

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Contact lens

A contact lens, or simply contact, is a thin lens placed directly on the surface of the eye.

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Dissociation constant

In chemistry, biochemistry, and pharmacology, a dissociation constant (K_d) is a specific type of equilibrium constant that measures the propensity of a larger object to separate (dissociate) reversibly into smaller components, as when a complex falls apart into its component molecules, or when a salt splits up into its component ions.

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Eye drop

Eye drops are saline-containing drops used as an ocular route to administer.

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Fumaric acid

Fumaric acid or trans-butenedioic acid is the chemical compound with the formula HO2CCH.

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Histamine

Histamine is an organic nitrogenous compound involved in local immune responses, as well as regulating physiological function in the gut and acting as a neurotransmitter for the brain, spinal cord, and uterus.

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Liver

The liver, an organ only found in vertebrates, detoxifies various metabolites, synthesizes proteins, and produces biochemicals necessary for digestion.

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Weakness

Weakness or asthenia is a symptom of a number of different conditions.

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ATC code S01GX06, ATCvet code QS01GX06, Emadine, Emedastine difumarate.

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emedastine

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