Thenalidine

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Thenalidine
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Formula C17H22N2S
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Thenalidine is an antihistamine with anticholinergic properties used as an antipruritic drug. [1] It was withdrawn from the US, Canadian, and UK markets in 1963 due to a risk of neutropenia. [2] Drugs

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References

  1. Getzler NA, Ereaux LP (March 1959). "Evaluation of thenalidine tratrate (sandostene) in dermatological disorders". Canadian Medical Association Journal. 80 (6): 445–8. PMC   1830689 . PMID   13629433.
  2. "Thenalidine". DrugBank.