Alcaftadine: a topical antihistamine for use in allergic conjunctivitis.
@article{Namdar2011AlcaftadineAT,
title={Alcaftadine: a topical antihistamine for use in allergic conjunctivitis.},
author={R. Namdar and C. Valdez},
journal={Drugs of today},
year={2011},
volume={47 12},
pages={
883-90
}
}Alcaftadine (Lastacaft®; Allergen, Inc.) is a broad-spectrum antihistamine displaying a high affinity for histamine H1 and H2 receptors and a lower affinity for H4 receptors. It also exhibits modulatory action on immune cell recruitment and mast cell stabilizing effects. The authors reviewed all available English-language literature characterizing the efficacy, safety and pharmacokinetic profile of alcaftadine ophthalmic solution. In the studies reviewed, alcaftadine was more effective than… CONTINUE READING
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