Bepotastine Beslilate (Bepreve) is a histamine H1 receptor anatagonist. IC50 value:Target: Histamine H1 receptorBepotastine Beslilate (Bepreve) also suppresses some allergic inflammatory processes such as allergic rhinitis, chronic urticaria or pruritus associated with skin conditions (eczema/dermatitis, prurigo or pruritus cutaneus).Bepotastine Beslilate (Bepreve) is useful for allergic conjunctivitis.
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