From Data to Decisions: Tailoring Treatment for Pituitary Tumors
February 3, 2026
Brand Name :
Soventol
Synonyms :
bamipine
Class :
Antihistamines & Antiallergics
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Gel
20 mg
Tablet
50 mg
Take a dose of 50 to 100 mg orally for 3 to 4 times in a day
Not determined
Refer to adult dosing
bamipine: it may increase the anticholinergic activities of hyoscyamine
Actions and Spectrum
bamipine is an antihistamine drug also having anticholinergic properties which is used as an antipruritic.
Frequency not defined
Depression
Dizziness
Incoordination
Headache
Psychomotor impairment
Rarely
Rashes
Hypersensitivity reactions
Blood disorders
Convulsions
Sweating
Myalgia
Extrapyramidal effects
Tremor
Confusion
Tinnitus
Hypotension
Hair loss
Black Box Warning
None
Contraindication/Caution:
Contraindication:
None
Caution:
Pregnancy consideration:
Pregnancy category: N/A
Lactation: Excretion into human milk is unknown
Pregnancy Categories:
Category A: well-controlled and Satisfactory studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester.
Category B: there was no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal studies, and there were not enough studies on pregnant women.
Category C: there was evidence of risk of adverse effects in animal reproduction studies, and no adequate evidence in human studies must take care of potential risks in pregnant women.
Category D: adequate data with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category.
Pharmacology
None
Pharmacodynamics
None
Pharmacokinetics
ADME is not fully understood
Administration
bamipine is taken orally in tablet form and it may apply topically as well in gel form.
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: bamipine
Why do we use bamipine?
bamipine is used to relieve mild to moderate symptoms associated with insect bites.
bamipine is also used to associated treatment for Pruritus.