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astemizole, Hismanal

Discontinued Warning Icon Please Note: This Drug has been discontinued.

GENERIC NAME: astemizole

BRAND NAME: Hismanal

IMPORTANT NEWS ALERT - Astemizole (Hismanal) has been removed from the market because of concerns about serious rhythm disturbances of the heart when astemizole is taken with other medications that raise the level of astemizole in the blood.

Reference: FDA Prescribing Information


Last Editorial Review: 12/31/1997




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