Emedastine
This antihistamine works by blocking histamine receptors in the eye to relieve itching caused by allergic conjunctivitis. It is applied as eye drops to provide targeted relief from eye allergy symptoms.
Molecular Weight
302.4000 g/mol
LogP
2.20
TPSA
33.50 Ų
Lipinski RO5
Pass
Mechanism of Action
Competitively blocks histamine H1 receptors on effector cells, preventing histamine-mediated vasodilation, increased vascular permeability, bronchoconstriction, and pruritus. First-generation agents also cross the blood-brain barrier, causing sedation.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Competitively blocks histamine H1 receptors on effector cells, preventing histamine-mediated vasodilation, increased vascular permeability, bronchoconstriction, and pruritus. First-generation agents also cross the blood-brain barrier, causing sedation.
2D Structure
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SMILES
CCOCCn1c(N2CCCN(C)CC2)nc2ccccc21
InChI
InChI=1S/C17H26N4O/c1-3-22-14-13-21-16-8-5-4-7-15(16)18-17(21)20-10-6-9-19(2)11-12-20/h4-5,7-8H,3,6,9-14H2,1-2H3
Molecular Formula
C17H26N4O
HBD / HBA
- / 4
Rotatable Bonds
5
Heavy Atoms
22
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
This antihistamine works by blocking histamine receptors in the eye to relieve itching caused by allergic conjunctivitis. It is applied as eye drops to provide targeted relief from eye allergy symptoms.
Competitively blocks histamine H1 receptors on effector cells, preventing histamine-mediated vasodilation, increased vascular permeability, bronchoconstriction, and pruritus. First-generation agents also cross the blood-brain barrier, causing sedation.
Yes, Emedastine is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL594. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 3219. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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