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EXPERT OPINION ON PHARMACOTHERAPY
卷 14, 期 18, 页码 2553-2569出版社
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1517/14656566.2013.849242
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allergic conjunctivitis; antihistamine; bepotastine
Introduction: Bepotastine besilate 1.5% is a newly approved second-generation topical antihistamine indicated for the pruritus associated with allergic conjunctivitis. In Japan, the oral formulation is approved to manage pruritus associated with allergic rhinitis and urticaria. Areas covered: Bepotastine is a piperidine derivative that antagonizes H1 receptors with high selectivity. It has been labeled a dual-acting or multiple-acting antiallergic medication, because it inhibits histamine at H-1 receptors and stabilizes mast cells to prevent histamine release. Bepotastine may also have other immunoactive properties, such as inhibition of eosinophil migration, interleukin-5 (IL-5), leukotrienes (e. g., LTB4) and platelet-activating factor (PAF). Human clinical trials demonstrate the efficacy and safety of systemic and ophthalmic bepotastine for pruritus relief, limited penetration across the blood-brain-barrier and kinetics suitable for twice-daily administration. Expert opinion: Bepotastine besilate 1.5% ophthalmic solution is a safe and effective treatment option for allergic conjunctivitis associated pruritus. Side-effect profile is similar to other ocular antihistamine agents. Additional comparative-effectiveness studies would further advance its clinical use. Oral bepotastine is a safe and effective treatment option approved in Japan for allergic rhinitis, urticaria and pruritus associated with skin diseases.
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