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BETAHISTINE

CHEBI:CHEBI_35677

Definition

An aminoalkylpyridine that is pyridine substituted by a 2-(methylamino)ethyl group at position 2. It acts as a histamine agonist and a vasodilator, and is thought to improve the microcirculation of the labyrinth, resulting in reduced endolymphatic pressure. It is used (generally as the hydrochloride or mesylate salt) to reduce the symptoms of vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss associated with Meniere's disease.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C8H12N2
Molecular Mass
136.19430
Charge
0
SMILES
CNCCc1ccccn1
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H12N2/c1-9-7-5-8-4-2-3-6-10-8/h2-4,6,9H,5,7H2,1H3
InChIKey
UUQMNUMQCIQDMZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • [2-(2-pyridyl)ethyl]methylamine
  • 2-(beta-methylaminoethyl)pyridine
  • 2-[2-(methylamino)ethyl]pyridine
  • betahistina
  • betahistine
  • betahistinum
  • N-methyl-2-(2-pyridinyl)ethanamine
  • N-methyl-2-pyridin-2-ylethanamine
  • N-methyl-2-pyridineethanamine

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
1511
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Additional References

Wikipedia:Betahistine

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