astemizole

noun

as·​tem·​i·​zole a-ˈstem-ə-ˌzōl, ə-, -ˌzȯl How to pronounce astemizole (audio)
: an antihistamine C28H31FN4O now withdrawn from use because of its link to ventricular arrhythmias and cardiac arrest see hismanal

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“Astemizole.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/astemizole. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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