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Revision as of 23:42, 3 January 2015
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.