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==Diseases for which it is used==
 
==Diseases for which it is used==

Revision as of 16:25, 3 December 2017

General information

Class/mechanism: first-generation antihistamine.
Route: PO/IV
Extravasation: unknown

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Diseases for which it is used

No known antineoplastic properties. Used for prevention of reactions to blood products or biologics (e.g. monoclonal antibodies) as well as treatment of such reactions.