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betahistine /be·ta·his·tine/ (-his´tēn) a histamine analogue used as the hydrochloride salt to reduce the frequency of attacks of vertigo in Meniere's disease. betahistine [ba′tah-his′tēn] a histamine analogue used as the hydrochloride salt and as a vasodilator to reduce the frequency of attacks of vertigo in Meniere's disease, especially in patients having a high frequency of such attacks; administered orally. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Betahistine dihydrochloride was prescribed for the dizziness and a cephalosporin for otitis. For many years, the mainstay of therapy for symptoms of classic unilateral Meniere s disease included various medical regimens such as low-salt diets, diuretics, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, betahistine and other vasodilators, calcium channel blockers, and vitamin supplements. Betahistine has a proven safety profile and has been shown to be effective in weight reduction in pilot studies. |
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