Bepotastine Besilate
Bepotastine Besilate is an antihistamine medication used primarily to treat allergic symptoms affecting the eyes and nose. It works by blocking histamine H1 receptors, reducing allergic reactions such as itching, redness, and swelling.
Antihistamine eye drops and tablets for relief of allergic conjunctivitis and rhinitis symptoms.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 658552
- Generic
- Bepotastine Besilate
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- Bepreve
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treats allergic conjunctivitis (eye allergies) causing itching, redness, and swelling of the eyes, as well as allergic rhinitis (nasal allergies) with symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and nasal itching.
Functions as a selective histamine H1 receptor antagonist, blocking the action of histamine—a key mediator in allergic responses—thereby preventing or reducing allergic symptoms.
Available as ophthalmic solution for eye allergies and oral tablets for systemic relief. May cause mild eye irritation or taste disturbance. Patients should remove contact lenses before using eye drops and avoid driving until vision is clear. Not recommended during pregnancy without medical consultation.
Official drug label
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