Astemizole (S0398-GRP)

Astemizole (R 43512) is a histamine H1-receptor antagonist with IC50 of 4.7 nM. Astemizole is also a potent inhibitor of ether à-go-go 1 (Eag1) and Eag-related gene (Erg) potassium channels. Astemizole has antineoplastic and antipruritic effects.