Terfenadine was the first non-sedating histamine H1 receptor antagonist and one of the most frequently prescribed H1 antihistamines. Terfenadine has one asymmetric centre in the molecule and is currently used as a racemate. Different methods and approaches for obtaining pure enantiomers of terfenadine are summarized and discussed in the present paper. Studies on antihistamine activity of the enantiomers, their side-effects on the central nervous system, calcium channel affinity and metabolism are also reviewed and analysed. © 1993 Periodicals Service Company.
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Zhang, M. Q., & Timmerman, H. (1993, September). Terfenadine: A mixture of equipotent antihistamine enantiomers without a clear “isomeric ballast.” Pharmacy World & Science. Kluwer Academic Publishers. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01880624
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