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Synonyms: metixene | SJ-1977 | Trest®
methixene is an approved drug
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Methixene is an antihistamine drug, with anticholinergic activity. There is no information regarding approval for clinical use of this drug on the US FDA website. Other national approval agencies may have granted marketing authorisation.
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Anticholinergic activity is used to treat Parkinson disease, hyperactivity, anxiety and insomnia. The drug is also used to treat allergy symptoms. |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
Methixene blocks the action of endogenous histamine at the histamine H1 receptor. Anticholinergic activity underlies the drugs additional actions. |