Emedastine Difumarate
FDA-approved product (solution/drops, ophthalmic), marketed as Emadine.
- Registered studies
- 2
- Lab records
- 0
- Pathogens at ≥40%
- 1 of 4
Chemical structure
Existing / approved use
Documented · FDA, WHO, ChEMBLApproved for
- Allergic conjunctivitis
- Eye allergy
Indications ChEMBL records as approved, from FDA and DailyMed labels.
- WHO therapeutic group
- Other antiallergics
- Anti-infective classification
- Not classified as an anti-infective.
Repurposing investigation
This medicine is being investigated here for AI-predicted antimicrobial activity against M. tuberculosis. It was surfaced computationally for further investigation; it is not an established treatment for this infection.
AI-predicted activity
AI prediction · nothing measured- MRSA31.9% AI-predicted activityBelow the ≥40% mark this site uses to surface candidates.
- E. coli33.6% AI-predicted activityBelow the ≥40% mark this site uses to surface candidates.
- K. pneumoniae28.3% AI-predicted activityBelow the ≥40% mark this site uses to surface candidates.
- M. tuberculosis58.6% AI-predicted activityAt or above the ≥40% mark this site uses to surface candidates.
A model’s estimate of laboratory activity against each pathogen species. It is not clinical effectiveness.
Evidence
Clinical and experimental
Documented evidenceClinical
2registered studies name this medicine, for any condition. See them below.
Experimental
No evidence found
No laboratory measurement against the four pathogens in the ChEMBL records loaded here.
Docking
Computational · nothing measuredAutoDock Vina, one experimentally solved protein per pathogen. This project’s screening target is -7.0 kcal/mol, its own mark rather than a universal cutoff. A docking score is a structural hypothesis, not proof of binding, and requires experimental validation.
Other medicines to investigate
AI prediction · nothing measuredOther repurposing candidates: approved medicines besides Emedastine Difumarate with AI-predicted activity ≥40% against the chosen pathogen, leaving out existing antimicrobials. They are computational candidates for further investigation, not alternatives and not recommendations.
Sorted by AI-predicted activity, high to low. The order is not a ranking of which medicine is better.
- Mefloquine HydrochlorideExisting use: Malaria, Plasmodium falciparum malaria, Plasmodium vivax malaria81.8% AI-predicted activityagainst M. tuberculosisLab records exist8 registered studies
- KetoconazoleExisting use: Adrenal gland disease, Blastomycosis, Cushing syndrome and 3 more81.2% AI-predicted activityagainst M. tuberculosisLab records exist50+ registered studies
- LevoketoconazoleExisting use: Adrenal gland disease, Adrenal gland hyperfunction, Cushing syndrome81.2% AI-predicted activityagainst M. tuberculosis6 registered studies
- Fluphenazine DecanoateExisting use: Mental or behavioural disorder, Psychosis80.7% AI-predicted activityagainst M. tuberculosis4 registered studies
- Fluphenazine EnanthateExisting use: Mental or behavioural disorder, Psychosis80.7% AI-predicted activityagainst M. tuberculosisNo documented evidence found
- NifurtimoxExisting use: American trypanosomiasis, Chagas disease, Leishmaniasis and 1 more78.4% AI-predicted activityagainst M. tuberculosis19 registered studies
- Fluphenazine HydrochlorideExisting use: Mental or behavioural disorder, Psychosis77.8% AI-predicted activityagainst M. tuberculosis5 registered studies
- NitazoxanideExisting use: Amebiasis, Diarrhea77.8% AI-predicted activityagainst M. tuberculosisLab records exist50+ registered studies
- TopiramateExisting use: Epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, Migraine disorder and 1 more77.4% AI-predicted activityagainst M. tuberculosisLab records exist50+ registered studies
- TrabectedinExisting use: Cancer, Dedifferentiated liposarcoma, Leiomyosarcoma and 7 more76.8% AI-predicted activityagainst M. tuberculosis50+ registered studies
- Chlorpromazine HydrochlorideExisting use: Conduct disorder, Mental or behavioural disorder, Nausea and vomiting and 3 more75.0% AI-predicted activityagainst M. tuberculosis33 registered studies
- ProchlorperazineExisting use: Anxiety disorder, Nausea and vomiting, Psychosis and 1 more74.1% AI-predicted activityagainst M. tuberculosis50+ registered studies
Registered studies
A registration describes a study; it does not establish a positive result.
Efficacy of Artemisia Pollen Specific Allergen Immunotherapy
NCT05318157 · start 2022-03-31
Registered record
- Registry ID
- NCT05318157
- Conditions
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Interventions
- AIT drops; Clarityne, Rhinocort and Emedastine Difumarate Eye Drops
- Study type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Registry status
- Unknown
- Start
- 2022-03-31
- Completion
- 2024-11-30
- Enrolment
- 150
As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.
ConditionAllergic RhinitisInterventionAIT drops; Clarityne, Rhinocort and Emedastine Difumarate Eye DropsPhasePhase 4Registry statusUnknownKetotifen Ophthalmic Solution With Emedastine in Patients With Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis
NCT00133627 · start 2005-04
Registered record
- Registry ID
- NCT00133627
- Conditions
- Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Interventions
- Ketotifen
- Study type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Registry status
- Completed
- Start
- 2005-04
- Completion
- 2005-10
- Enrolment
- 229
As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.
ConditionSeasonal Allergic ConjunctivitisInterventionKetotifenPhasePhase 4Registry statusCompleted