Chlorphenamine
Synonym(s): chlorpheniramine, antihistamine
Introduction
Name
- Chlorphenamine.
Class of drug
- H1 antihistamine.
Description
Chemical name
- Gamma-(4-chlorophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-2-pyridinepropanamine.
- 2-[p-chloro-alpha-(2-dimethylaminoethyl)benzyl]pyridine.
Molecular formula
- C16H19ClN2.
Molecular weight
- 274.788.
Physical properties
- Odorless, white, crystalline powder. Soluble in water and alcohol.
- 1 g soluble in 4 ml water.
- Oily liquid.
- Tablets.
Storage requirements
- Store in tight and well-closed containers, at room temperature.
- Injectable preparations should be stored in light-resistant containers.
Uses
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Administration
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Pharmacokinetics
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Precautions
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Withdrawal Periods
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Adverse Reactions
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed Papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
Other sources of information
- Yolande Bishop (2005) Ed The Veterinary Formulary. 6th edn. Published in association with the British Veterinary Association.
- The European agency for the evaluation of medicinal products (1999) Committee for Medicinal Products; Chlorphenamine. Summary report.
- Neocell pharmaceuticals [online]. Veterinary Medicines for Large Animals -Ancesol 10mg/ml. Website: www.neocell.gr. Last accessed 15th March 2018.
- Richter pharma ag [online]. Overview Richter Pharma Products: Ancesol. Website: www.ritcher-pharma.ag. Last accessed 15th March 2018.
- Veterinary medicines directorate [online]. VMD Product Database. Website: www.vmd.defra.gov.uk. Last accessed 15th March 2018.