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
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