Drug Name:Betahistine
Drug Class:Histamine analogue
Mechanism of Action:
  • Agonist at H1 and H3 receptors
  • Antagonist at H2 receptors
Use:
  • Treatment of vertigo and Meniere's disease
Side Effects:
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Indigestion
  • Allergic reactions
Contraindications:
  • Pheochromocytoma
  • Bronchial asthma
  • Peptic ulcer disease
Specialty:
  • Otolaryngology
  • Neurology