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H1 Histamine Receptor Antagonists Market: Competitive Landscape, Pipeline, and Market Analysis 2023
H1 Histamine Receptor antagonists, or simply H1 antagonists, are the drugs that block the action of histamine on the HI Histamine Receptor and prevent its pharmacological actions. Histamine is an endogenous chemical produced by the mast cells in the body. Histamine is released by the body in response to any allergic chemical that it encounters, like dust, pollution, or allergens, causing symptoms like runny nose, vomiting, itching, hives, itching, and more. H1 receptor is present in many body parts like the skin, lungs, T-cells, B-cells, brain, and lymphocytes. H1 Antagonists are divided into two generations that differ in the pharmacology of the drugs. 1st generation possesses the main side effect of CNS depression, causing sleepiness, while the 2nd generation is devoid of this. Hence, these are used for the prophylaxis of colds, allergies, Mountain and Morning sickness, Hay fever, Hiives, and more. Antihistamines are the treatment of choice in allergic reactions. Therefore, inhibiting the H1 Receptor might be an approach to treating various diseases associated with the pathway. Research is being conducted globally to discover new and novel molecules to be used as H1 Histamine antagonists. The development and launch of new products will thus increase the revenue of the market in the forecasted years.
A number of these inhibitors are in the market, while many are in ongoing clinical trials. 28 companies have various products in their pipelines, with 50 products in different stages of clinical trials. 6 products are in Phase 4, 12 in Phase 3, 5 in Phase 2, and 2 in Phase 1 of the clinical trials.
Key Developments of H1 Histamine Receptor Antagonists
Approved molecules of H1 Histamine Receptor Antagonists
Drugs in the Pipeline of H1 Histamine Receptor Antagonists
Clinical Activity and Developments of H1 Histamine Receptor Antagonists
As of June 2023, 28 companies have approximately five products for 306 diseases. For these diseases, 167 trials are being conducted by players globally. For instance,
Molecule name |
Number of studies |
Rupex (rupatadine) |
21 |
Lastacaft (alcaftadine) |
12 |
Bepreve (bepotastine besilate ophthalmic solution) |
10 |
diphenhydramine/naproxen (BAY98-7111) |
7 |
Zonalon (doxepin cream) |
1 |
Drugs like Rupex (rupatadine) and Zonalon (doxepin cream) etc., have been approved by the FDA and other regulatory agencies to treat various indications. These are indicated for use in the treatment of urticaria, Allergic Rhinitis, Nose diseases, Running nose, skin rashes and more. These also show antihistaminic effects by controlling nausea and vomiting, hence, Promethazine and Cyclizine are also used as drugs to prevent Mountain sickness, which can be felt by many people while traveling. Promethazine and Cyclizine are also used for the prophylaxis of Morning sickness, which is a feeling of vomiting during pregnancy. 1st generation H1 Receptor Antagonists like chlorpheniramine, Doxylamine, Promethazine, and others depress the CNS causing sleepiness to many people, which is used when sleep is required by the patient. On the other hand, 2nd generation H1 Receptor Antagonists like Rupatadine, Levocetirizine, Loratadine, and others have negligible CNS depressive effects and can be taken during the day.
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Rupex (rupatadine), Lastacaft (alcaftadine), Bepreve (bepotastine besilate ophthalmic solution), and Zonalon (doxepin cream) are approved by various regulatory agencies.
These are being used to treat urticaria, Allergic Rhinitis, Nose diseases, Running nose, skin rashes, and more. Promethazine and Cyclizine are also used for the prophylaxis of Morning sickness and Mountain sickness.
Tonix Pharmaceuticals (USA), Incepta Pharmaceuticals (Bangladesh), Medexus Pharmaceuticals Inc (USA), and GSK plc (UK) are some of the major market players for H1 Histamine Receptor Antagonists.
The development of new, more effective and safer H1 histamine receptor antagonists, The increasing use of H1 histamine receptor antagonists for other indications such as allergic conjunctivitis, urticaria, and motion sickness leading to various kinds of allergies are the key opportunities for H1 Histamine Receptor Antagonists in the market.
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