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Dexchlorpheniramine

Generic Name
Dexchlorpheniramine
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C16H19ClN2
CAS Number
25523-97-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
3Q9Q0B929N

Overview

Dexchlorpheniramine is a potent S-enantiomer of chlorpheniramine. The salt form dexchlorpheniramine maleate as the active ingredient is available as a prescription drug indicated for adjunctive therapy for allergic and anaphylactic reactions. It is an antihistamine drug with anticholinergic (drying) and sedative actions. It disrupts histamine signaling by competing with histamine for cell receptor sites on effector cells.

Background

Dexchlorpheniramine is a potent S-enantiomer of chlorpheniramine. The salt form dexchlorpheniramine maleate as the active ingredient is available as a prescription drug indicated for adjunctive therapy for allergic and anaphylactic reactions. It is an antihistamine drug with anticholinergic (drying) and sedative actions. It disrupts histamine signaling by competing with histamine for cell receptor sites on effector cells.

Indication

No indication information available.

Associated Conditions

  • Allergy to Tree Pollen
  • Common Cold
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Dermatitis
  • Insect Bites
  • Pruritus
  • Rhinitis
  • Sunburn
  • Urticaria
  • Vasomotor Rhinitis

Clinical Trials

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Posted
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Sponsor
2021/01/08
Phase 3
Recruiting
2017/12/11
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Active, not recruiting
Genzyme, a Sanofi Company
2016/02/05
Phase 3
Completed
University Hospital, Bordeaux
2015/10/22
Phase 1
Completed
Genzyme, a Sanofi Company
2015/05/12
Phase 4
Completed
2012/11/02
Phase 3
UNKNOWN
EMS
2012/02/08
Phase 3
Completed
EMS
2012/02/08
Phase 3
Terminated
EMS
2010/11/10
Phase 3
UNKNOWN
Mantecorp Industria Quimica e Farmaceutica Ltd.
2010/11/03
Phase 3
UNKNOWN
Mantecorp Industria Quimica e Farmaceutica Ltd.

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