Betahistine
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Betahistine, sold under the brand name Serc among others, is an anti-vertigo medication. It is commonly prescribed for balance disorders or to alleviate vertigo symptoms. It was first registered in Europe in 1970 for the treatment of Ménière's disease, but current evidence does not support its efficacy in treating it.[4][5]
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Trade names | Serc, others |
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Routes of administration | By mouth Pregnancy category= c(risk not ruled out) |
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Bioavailability | ~100%[1] |
Protein binding | <5%[1] |
Metabolism | Liver[1] |
Metabolites | • 2-(2-Aminoethyl)pyridine • 2-Pyridylacetic acid[1] |
Onset of action | <1 hour (peak)[2] |
Elimination half-life | 3.5 hours[3] |
Excretion | Urine: 91%[1] |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.024.625 |
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Formula | C8H12N2 |
Molar mass | 136.198 g·mol−1 |
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