alcaftadine

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noun

An histamine H₁ receptor antagonist used to prevent eye irritation brought on by allergic conjunctivitis.

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Meanings

nounalcaftadine (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineAn histamine H₁ receptor antagonist used to prevent eye irritation brought on by allergic conjunctivitis.

Origin

From [Term?] + -tadine (“tricyclic compound”).

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APA

alcaftadine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alcaftadine

MLA

“alcaftadine.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alcaftadine. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “alcaftadine,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alcaftadine.

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