Description
Repirinast is an orally-active antiallergic agent useful in the treatment of allergic asthma.
Its activity is reportedly attributed to a metabolite, the corresponding free acid (MY-1250),
which is 17 times more potent than disodium cromoglycate in inhibiting histamine release
due to antigen-antibody reactions.
Chemical Properties
Crystallized from chloroform-hexane, melting point 236-241°C. Acute toxicity LD50 in mice, rats, rabbits and dogs (mg/kg): >5000 oral.
Originator
Mitsubishi (Japan)
Definition
ChEBI: Repirinast is an organic molecular entity.
