Oxatomide- first-generation antihistamine of the diphenylmethylpiperazine class.

Oxatomide is a first-generation antihistamine of the diphenylmethylpiperazine class. It was discovered at Janssen Pharmaceutica in 1975. Oxatomide lacks any anticholinergic effects.

Oxatomide- first-generation antihistamine of the diphenylmethylpiperazine class.

Oxatomide; Tinset; Oxatimide; Oxatomida

1-{3-[4-(Diphenylmethyl)-1-piperazinyl]propyl}-1,3-dihydro-2H-benzimidazol-2-one

30 mg twice daily

Treat allergic conditions

• Do not consume alcohol while taking Otoxomide
• May enhance effects of CNS depressants e.g. alcohol, barbiturates, hypnotics, opioid analgesics, anxiolytic sedatives and tranquillizers.
• Anticholinergic effects of atropine, TCAs, MAOIs may be enhanced.
• May mask signs of ototoxicity caused by aminoglycosides.

This is contraindicated in patients with pyloroduodenal obstruction, benign prostatic hyperplasia, acute asthma, angle-closure glaucoma, hepatic disorders and urinary retention. 

Molecular weight

426.553 Da

Molecular formula

C27H30N4O

CAS number

60607-34-3

Precautions

Do not drive vehicles or operate heavy machineries while taking Oxatamide.