Mequitazine
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Identification
- Generic Name
- Mequitazine
- DrugBank Accession Number
- DB01071
- Background
Mequitazine is a histamine H1 antagonist (antihistamine). It competes with histamine for the normal H1-receptor sites on effector cells of the gastrointestinal tract, blood vessels and respiratory tract. It provides effective, temporary relief of sneezing, watery and itchy eyes, and runny nose due to hay fever and other upper respiratory allergies.
- Type
- Small Molecule
- Groups
- Experimental
- Structure
- Weight
- Average: 322.467
Monoisotopic: 322.150369404 - Chemical Formula
- C20H22N2S
- Synonyms
- Mequitazina
- Mequitazine
- Mequitazinum
Pharmacology
- Indication
For the treatment of Hay fever, urticaria (hives) and allergic rhinitis
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- Pharmacodynamics
In allergic reactions an allergen interacts with and cross-links surface IgE antibodies on mast cells and basophils. Once the mast cell-antibody-antigen complex is formed, a complex series of events occurs that eventually leads to cell-degranulation and the release of histamine (and other chemical mediators) from the mast cell or basophil. Once released, histamine can react with local or widespread tissues through histamine receptors. Histamine, acting on H1-receptors, produces pruritis, vasodilatation, hypotension, flushing, headache, tachycardia, and bronchoconstriction. Histamine also increases vascular permeability and potentiates pain. Mequitazine is a histamine H1 antagonist. It competes with histamine for the normal H1-receptor sites on effector cells of the gastrointestinal tract, blood vessels and respiratory tract. It provides effective, temporary relief of sneezing, watery and itchy eyes, and runny nose due to hay fever and other upper respiratory allergies.
- Mechanism of action
Mequitazine binds to the histamine H1 receptor sites on effector cells in the gastrointestinal tract, blood vessels, and respiratory tract. This blocks the action of endogenous histamine, which subsequently leads to temporary relief of the negative symptoms brought on by histamine.
Target Actions Organism AHistamine H1 receptor antagonistHumans - Absorption
Not Available
- Volume of distribution
Not Available
- Protein binding
Not Available
- Metabolism
- Not Available
- Route of elimination
Not Available
- Half-life
Not Available
- Clearance
Not Available
- Adverse Effects
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- Toxicity
Not Available
- Pathways
Pathway Category Mequitazine H1-Antihistamine Action Drug action - Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
- Not Available
Interactions
- Drug Interactions
- This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
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interactions in your softwareAbatacept The metabolism of Mequitazine can be increased when combined with Abatacept. Abemaciclib The serum concentration of Abemaciclib can be increased when it is combined with Mequitazine. Abiraterone The metabolism of Mequitazine can be decreased when combined with Abiraterone. Acalabrutinib The serum concentration of Acalabrutinib can be increased when it is combined with Mequitazine. Acebutolol The metabolism of Mequitazine can be decreased when combined with Acebutolol. - Food Interactions
- Not Available
Products
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- International/Other Brands
- Kitazemin / Metaplexan / Mircol / Primalan / Zesulan
Categories
- ATC Codes
- R06AD07 — Mequitazine
- Drug Categories
- Anti-Allergic Agents
- Antihistamines for Systemic Use
- Bronchodilator Agents
- Cytochrome P-450 CYP2D6 Substrates
- Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A Inhibitors
- Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A4 Inhibitors
- Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A4 Inhibitors (strength unknown)
- Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inhibitors
- Cytochrome P-450 Substrates
- Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring
- Histamine Agents
- Histamine Antagonists
- Histamine H1 Antagonists
- Neurotransmitter Agents
- Phenothiazine Derivatives
- Potential QTc-Prolonging Agents
- QTc Prolonging Agents
- Sulfur Compounds
- Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
- Description
- This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as phenothiazines. These are polycyclic aromatic compounds containing a phenothiazine moiety, which is a linear tricyclic system that consists of a two benzene rings joined by a para-thiazine ring.
- Kingdom
- Organic compounds
- Super Class
- Organoheterocyclic compounds
- Class
- Benzothiazines
- Sub Class
- Phenothiazines
- Direct Parent
- Phenothiazines
- Alternative Parents
- Alkyldiarylamines / Diarylthioethers / Quinuclidines / Piperidines / Benzenoids / 1,4-thiazines / Trialkylamines / Azacyclic compounds / Organopnictogen compounds / Hydrocarbon derivatives
- Substituents
- Alkyldiarylamine / Amine / Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound / Aryl thioether / Azacycle / Benzenoid / Diarylthioether / Hydrocarbon derivative / Organic nitrogen compound / Organonitrogen compound
- Molecular Framework
- Aromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
- External Descriptors
- phenothiazines (CHEBI:31821)
- Affected organisms
- Humans and other mammals
Chemical Identifiers
- UNII
- Y463242LY2
- CAS number
- 29216-28-2
- InChI Key
- HOKDBMAJZXIPGC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C20H22N2S/c1-3-7-19-17(5-1)22(18-6-2-4-8-20(18)23-19)14-16-13-21-11-9-15(16)10-12-21/h1-8,15-16H,9-14H2
- IUPAC Name
- 10-({1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]octan-3-yl}methyl)-10H-phenothiazine
- SMILES
- C(C1CN2CCC1CC2)N1C2=CC=CC=C2SC2=CC=CC=C12
References
- Synthesis Reference
Charles Mioskowski, Vanessa Gonnot, Rachid Baati, Marc Nicolas, "NOVEL QUINUCLIDINE DERIVATIVE USEFUL IN THE PREPARATION OF MEQUITAZINE." U.S. Patent US20100105897, issued April 29, 2010.
US20100105897- General References
- Ramirez Chanona N, del Rio Navarro BE, Perez Martin J: [Efficacy of mequitazine (Primalan) on the relief of symptoms of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis in children. Documented clinical experience]. Rev Alerg Mex. 2005 Nov-Dec;52(6):221-5. [Article]
- Theunissen EL, Vermeeren A, van Oers AC, van Maris I, Ramaekers JG: A dose-ranging study of the effects of mequitazine on actual driving, memory and psychomotor performance as compared to dexchlorpheniramine, cetirizine and placebo. Clin Exp Allergy. 2004 Feb;34(2):250-8. [Article]
- Nakamura K, Yokoi T, Kodama T, Inoue K, Nagashima K, Shimada N, Shimizu T, Kamataki T: Oxidation of histamine H1 antagonist mequitazine is catalyzed by cytochrome P450 2D6 in human liver microsomes. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 1998 Feb;284(2):437-42. [Article]
- Persi L, Dupin O, Arnaud B, Trinquand C, Michel FB, Bousquet J: Efficacy of mequitazine in comparison with placebo assessed by ocular challenge with allergen in allergic conjunctivitis. Allergy. 1997 Apr;52(4):451-4. [Article]
- External Links
- Human Metabolome Database
- HMDB0015204
- KEGG Drug
- D01324
- KEGG Compound
- C12755
- PubChem Compound
- 4066
- PubChem Substance
- 46505779
- ChemSpider
- 3926
- BindingDB
- 430669
- 29528
- ChEBI
- 31821
- ChEMBL
- CHEMBL73451
- Therapeutic Targets Database
- DAP001078
- PharmGKB
- PA164748010
- Wikipedia
- Mequitazine
Clinical Trials
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Pharmacoeconomics
- Manufacturers
- Not Available
- Packagers
- Not Available
- Dosage Forms
Form Route Strength Tablet - Prices
- Not Available
- Patents
- Not Available
Properties
- State
- Solid
- Experimental Properties
Property Value Source melting point (°C) 130.5 °C PhysProp logP 4.7 Not Available - Predicted Properties
Property Value Source Water Solubility 0.00401 mg/mL ALOGPS logP 5.38 ALOGPS logP 4.19 Chemaxon logS -4.9 ALOGPS pKa (Strongest Basic) 8.61 Chemaxon Physiological Charge 1 Chemaxon Hydrogen Acceptor Count 2 Chemaxon Hydrogen Donor Count 0 Chemaxon Polar Surface Area 6.48 Å2 Chemaxon Rotatable Bond Count 2 Chemaxon Refractivity 99.05 m3·mol-1 Chemaxon Polarizability 35.85 Å3 Chemaxon Number of Rings 5 Chemaxon Bioavailability 1 Chemaxon Rule of Five Yes Chemaxon Ghose Filter Yes Chemaxon Veber's Rule Yes Chemaxon MDDR-like Rule No Chemaxon - Predicted ADMET Features
Property Value Probability Human Intestinal Absorption + 0.9717 Blood Brain Barrier + 0.9916 Caco-2 permeable + 0.6548 P-glycoprotein substrate Substrate 0.6645 P-glycoprotein inhibitor I Inhibitor 0.8564 P-glycoprotein inhibitor II Inhibitor 0.8319 Renal organic cation transporter Inhibitor 0.771 CYP450 2C9 substrate Non-substrate 0.7951 CYP450 2D6 substrate Substrate 0.8918 CYP450 3A4 substrate Non-substrate 0.7094 CYP450 1A2 substrate Non-inhibitor 0.8592 CYP450 2C9 inhibitor Non-inhibitor 0.9071 CYP450 2D6 inhibitor Inhibitor 0.8941 CYP450 2C19 inhibitor Non-inhibitor 0.9025 CYP450 3A4 inhibitor Non-inhibitor 0.8928 CYP450 inhibitory promiscuity High CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity 0.9016 Ames test Non AMES toxic 0.8458 Carcinogenicity Non-carcinogens 0.9536 Biodegradation Not ready biodegradable 1.0 Rat acute toxicity 3.0874 LD50, mol/kg Not applicable hERG inhibition (predictor I) Weak inhibitor 0.8568 hERG inhibition (predictor II) Inhibitor 0.7754
Spectra
- Mass Spec (NIST)
- Not Available
- Spectra
- Chromatographic Properties
Collision Cross Sections (CCS)
Adduct CCS Value (Å2) Source type Source [M-H]- 182.1048899 predictedDarkChem Lite v0.1.0 [M-H]- 167.19902 predictedDeepCCS 1.0 (2019) [M+H]+ 182.2606899 predictedDarkChem Lite v0.1.0 [M+H]+ 169.55704 predictedDeepCCS 1.0 (2019) [M+Na]+ 182.0552899 predictedDarkChem Lite v0.1.0 [M+Na]+ 175.65019 predictedDeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
Targets
- Kind
- Protein
- Organism
- Humans
- Pharmacological action
- Yes
- Actions
- Antagonist
- General Function
- G-protein-coupled receptor for histamine, a biogenic amine that functions as an immune modulator and a neurotransmitter (PubMed:33828102, PubMed:8280179). Through the H1 receptor, histamine mediates the contraction of smooth muscles and increases capillary permeability due to contraction of terminal venules. Also mediates neurotransmission in the central nervous system and thereby regulates circadian rhythms, emotional and locomotor activities as well as cognitive functions (By similarity)
- Specific Function
- G protein-coupled serotonin receptor activity
- Gene Name
- HRH1
- Uniprot ID
- P35367
- Uniprot Name
- Histamine H1 receptor
- Molecular Weight
- 55783.61 Da
References
- Nakamura K, Yokoi T, Kodama T, Inoue K, Nagashima K, Shimada N, Shimizu T, Kamataki T: Oxidation of histamine H1 antagonist mequitazine is catalyzed by cytochrome P450 2D6 in human liver microsomes. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 1998 Feb;284(2):437-42. [Article]
- ter Laak AM, Venhorst J, Donne-Op den Kelder GM, Timmerman H: The histamine H1-receptor antagonist binding site. A stereoselective pharmacophoric model based upon (semi-)rigid H1-antagonists and including a known interaction site on the receptor. J Med Chem. 1995 Aug 18;38(17):3351-60. [Article]
- Wiseman LR, Faulds D: Ebastine. a review of its pharmacological properties and clinical efficacy in the treatment of allergic disorders. Drugs. 1996 Feb;51(2):260-77. [Article]
- Yakuo I, Ishii K, Seto Y, Imano K, Takeyama K, Nakamura H, Karasawa T: [Pharmacological study of ebastine, a novel histamine H1-receptor antagonist]. Nihon Yakurigaku Zasshi. 1994 Mar;103(3):121-35. [Article]
- Wang YJ, Yu CF, Chen LC, Chen CH, Lin JK, Liang YC, Lin CH, Lin SY, Chen CF, Ho YS: Ketoconazole potentiates terfenadine-induced apoptosis in human Hep G2 cells through inhibition of cytochrome p450 3A4 activity. J Cell Biochem. 2002;87(2):147-59. [Article]
- Nicholson AN, Stone BM: The H1-antagonist mequitazine: studies on performance and visual function. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 1983;25(4):563-6. [Article]
- Chen X, Ji ZL, Chen YZ: TTD: Therapeutic Target Database. Nucleic Acids Res. 2002 Jan 1;30(1):412-5. [Article]
- Zhou Y, Zhang Y, Zhao D, Yu X, Shen X, Zhou Y, Wang S, Qiu Y, Chen Y, Zhu F: TTD: Therapeutic Target Database describing target druggability information. Nucleic Acids Res. 2024 Jan 5;52(D1):D1465-D1477. doi: 10.1093/nar/gkad751. [Article]
Enzymes
- Kind
- Protein
- Organism
- Humans
- Pharmacological action
- Unknown
- Actions
- Inhibitor
- General Function
- A cytochrome P450 monooxygenase involved in the metabolism of sterols, steroid hormones, retinoids and fatty acids (PubMed:10681376, PubMed:11093772, PubMed:11555828, PubMed:12865317, PubMed:14559847, PubMed:15373842, PubMed:15764715, PubMed:19965576, PubMed:20702771, PubMed:21490593, PubMed:21576599). Mechanistically, uses molecular oxygen inserting one oxygen atom into a substrate, and reducing the second into a water molecule, with two electrons provided by NADPH via cytochrome P450 reductase (NADPH--hemoprotein reductase). Catalyzes the hydroxylation of carbon-hydrogen bonds (PubMed:12865317, PubMed:14559847, PubMed:15373842, PubMed:15764715, PubMed:21490593, PubMed:21576599, PubMed:2732228). Exhibits high catalytic activity for the formation of hydroxyestrogens from estrone (E1) and 17beta-estradiol (E2), namely 2-hydroxy E1 and E2, as well as D-ring hydroxylated E1 and E2 at the C-16 position (PubMed:11555828, PubMed:12865317, PubMed:14559847). Plays a role in the metabolism of androgens, particularly in oxidative deactivation of testosterone (PubMed:15373842, PubMed:15764715, PubMed:22773874, PubMed:2732228). Metabolizes testosterone to less biologically active 2beta- and 6beta-hydroxytestosterones (PubMed:15373842, PubMed:15764715, PubMed:2732228). Contributes to the formation of hydroxycholesterols (oxysterols), particularly A-ring hydroxylated cholesterol at the C-4beta position, and side chain hydroxylated cholesterol at the C-25 position, likely contributing to cholesterol degradation and bile acid biosynthesis (PubMed:21576599). Catalyzes bisallylic hydroxylation of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) (PubMed:9435160). Catalyzes the epoxidation of double bonds of PUFA with a preference for the last double bond (PubMed:19965576). Metabolizes endocannabinoid arachidonoylethanolamide (anandamide) to 8,9-, 11,12-, and 14,15-epoxyeicosatrienoic acid ethanolamides (EpETrE-EAs), potentially modulating endocannabinoid system signaling (PubMed:20702771). Plays a role in the metabolism of retinoids. Displays high catalytic activity for oxidation of all-trans-retinol to all-trans-retinal, a rate-limiting step for the biosynthesis of all-trans-retinoic acid (atRA) (PubMed:10681376). Further metabolizes atRA toward 4-hydroxyretinoate and may play a role in hepatic atRA clearance (PubMed:11093772). Responsible for oxidative metabolism of xenobiotics. Acts as a 2-exo-monooxygenase for plant lipid 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol) (PubMed:11159812). Metabolizes the majority of the administered drugs. Catalyzes sulfoxidation of the anthelmintics albendazole and fenbendazole (PubMed:10759686). Hydroxylates antimalarial drug quinine (PubMed:8968357). Acts as a 1,4-cineole 2-exo-monooxygenase (PubMed:11695850). Also involved in vitamin D catabolism and calcium homeostasis. Catalyzes the inactivation of the active hormone calcitriol (1-alpha,25-dihydroxyvitamin D(3)) (PubMed:29461981)
- Specific Function
- 1,8-cineole 2-exo-monooxygenase activity
- Gene Name
- CYP3A4
- Uniprot ID
- P08684
- Uniprot Name
- Cytochrome P450 3A4
- Molecular Weight
- 57342.67 Da
References
- Nakamura K, Yokoi T, Kodama T, Inoue K, Nagashima K, Shimada N, Shimizu T, Kamataki T: Oxidation of histamine H1 antagonist mequitazine is catalyzed by cytochrome P450 2D6 in human liver microsomes. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 1998 Feb;284(2):437-42. [Article]
- Kind
- Protein
- Organism
- Humans
- Pharmacological action
- Unknown
- Actions
- Substrate
- General Function
- A cytochrome P450 monooxygenase involved in the metabolism of fatty acids, steroids and retinoids (PubMed:18698000, PubMed:19965576, PubMed:20972997, PubMed:21289075, PubMed:21576599). Mechanistically, uses molecular oxygen inserting one oxygen atom into a substrate, and reducing the second into a water molecule, with two electrons provided by NADPH via cytochrome P450 reductase (NADPH--hemoprotein reductase) (PubMed:18698000, PubMed:19965576, PubMed:20972997, PubMed:21289075, PubMed:21576599). Catalyzes the epoxidation of double bonds of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) (PubMed:19965576, PubMed:20972997). Metabolizes endocannabinoid arachidonoylethanolamide (anandamide) to 20-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid ethanolamide (20-HETE-EA) and 8,9-, 11,12-, and 14,15-epoxyeicosatrienoic acid ethanolamides (EpETrE-EAs), potentially modulating endocannabinoid system signaling (PubMed:18698000, PubMed:21289075). Catalyzes the hydroxylation of carbon-hydrogen bonds. Metabolizes cholesterol toward 25-hydroxycholesterol, a physiological regulator of cellular cholesterol homeostasis (PubMed:21576599). Catalyzes the oxidative transformations of all-trans retinol to all-trans retinal, a precursor for the active form all-trans-retinoic acid (PubMed:10681376). Also involved in the oxidative metabolism of drugs such as antiarrhythmics, adrenoceptor antagonists, and tricyclic antidepressants
- Specific Function
- anandamide 11,12 epoxidase activity
- Gene Name
- CYP2D6
- Uniprot ID
- P10635
- Uniprot Name
- Cytochrome P450 2D6
- Molecular Weight
- 55768.94 Da
References
- Nakamura K, Yokoi T, Kodama T, Inoue K, Nagashima K, Shimada N, Shimizu T, Kamataki T: Oxidation of histamine H1 antagonist mequitazine is catalyzed by cytochrome P450 2D6 in human liver microsomes. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 1998 Feb;284(2):437-42. [Article]
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