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Betahistine

SERC

Betahistine ballicule: receptor binding, kinetics and half-life diagram
Mechanism of action: Betahistine ballicule
Betahistine mascot mnemonic cartoon
Visual mnemonic: Betahistine mascot
“Bettor hissing”
Legos → theme for H3 antihistamine

What it isH3 antagonist and weak H1 agonist; Meniere disease.

Why this oneIt is standard therapy for Meniere vertigo across Europe and Canada.

What limits itA large randomized trial found no benefit over placebo. Not US-approved.

Betahistine molecular structure (skeletal formula)
Molecular structure: Betahistine

FDA-approved for

Off-label

NO BOXED WARNINGS

Principal riskA large randomized trial found no benefit over placebo

Classes and tags

Clinical profile

Therapeutic safety burden1 / 4
Overdose danger1 / 4
Sedation liability0 / 4
Direct muscarinic antagonism0 / 4
Embryofetal risk2 / 4

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