Talastine is an antihistamine used to treat seasonal allergies, such as hay fever, and other allergic conditions. It is also used to treat hives, itching, and runny nose. Talastine is available in tablet and oral solution forms. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms.
Talastine is an antihistamine medication, previously sold under the trade name Ahanon [1]. Here's what we know about Talastine:
- Function: Talastine works by blocking histamine, a chemical in the body that triggers allergic reactions. This helps alleviate allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, and hives [2].
- Availability: Information on Talastine's current availability is limited. There's no mention of it being a widely used medication, and some sources suggest it may no longer be commercially available [4].
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification
R - Respiratory system
R06 Antihistamines for systemic use
R06A - Antihistamines for systemic use
R06AB Substituted alkylamines
ATC Code
External Links
Talastine