Betahistine is used to ease the symptoms of Ménière's disease. The usual dose is one tablet three times daily More
Betahistine is used to ease the symptoms of Ménière's disease. The usual dose is one tablet three times daily
Betahistine-Betahistine dihydrochloride is an anti-vertigo drug.
Betahistine hydrochloride; Pyridine, 2-(2-(methylamino)ethyl)-, hydrochloride; MLS000069505; Beta-(2-Pyridyl)ethylmethylamine hydrochloride; 2-(2-(Methylamino)ethyl)pyridine hydrochloride
Alvert, Anavert, Arotin, B-Stil, Bvert, Balanse, Belhist, Betago, Betahist, Betahist Forte, Betatec, Betavert, Betavert-OD, Betaxy-H, Bhd, Bht, Biobet, Bixro, Carelet, Divert, Colo, Egyptin, Gidinil, Gidinik, Hestin-B, His
methyl[2-(pyridin-2-yl)ethyl]amine
Betahistine primarily acts as a histamine H1-agonist with 0.07 times the activity of histamine. Betahistine is believed to act by reducing the asymmetrical functioning of sensory vestibular organs as well as by increasing vestibulocochlear blood flow.
Initially 16 mg/day, 24-48 mg daily maintenance dose.
Meniere's disease
Rash, pruritus, urticaria, dyspepsia, nausea, peptic ulcer disease, headache, dizziness, insomnia
May antagonise antihistamines. May decrease bronchodilator effects of β-2 agonists.
Phaeochromocytoma, porphyria
Store below 25°C
136.1943
C8H12N2
5638-76-6
Active peptic ulcer, bronchial asthma, pregnancy and lactation
