Definition: A histamine H1 antagonist used in allergic reactions, hay fever, rhinitis, urticaria, and asthma. It has also been used in veterinary applications. One of the most widely used of the classical antihistaminics, it generally causes less drowsiness and sedation than PROMETHAZINE.
a histamine H1 antag & antipruritic
Other names Chlorprophenpyridamine; Chlorphenamine; Tannate, Chlorpheniramine; Maleate, Chlorpheniramine; Vortech Brand 3 of Chlorpheniramine Maleate; Vortech Brand 2 of Chlorpheniramine Maleate; Vortech Brand 1 of Chlorpheniramine Maleate; Teldrin; Stafford-Miller Brand of Chlorpheniramine Maleate; Schering-Plough Brand of Chlorpheniramine Maleate; Schering Brand of Chlorpheniramine Maleate; Schein Brand of Chlorpheniramine Maleate; Rugby Brand of Chlorpheniramine Maleate; Piriton; Llorens Brand of Chlorpheniramine Maleate; Kloromin; Intra Brand of Chlorpheniramine Maleate; Hogil Brand 2 of Chlorpheniramine Maleate; Hogil Brand 1 of Chlorpheniramine Maleate; Halsey Drug Brand of Chlorpheniramine Maleate