Pheniramine
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Pheniramine
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
| N,N-dimethyl-3-phenyl-3-pyridin-2-yl-propan-1-amine | |
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| ATC code | R06 |
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| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C16H20N2 |
| Mol. mass | 240.343 g/mol |
| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Bioavailability | ? |
| Metabolism | Hepatic hydroxylation, demethylation and glucuronidation |
| Half life | ? |
| Excretion | Renal |
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| Routes | Oral |
Pheniramine maleate is an antihistamine used to treat allergic conditions such as hay fever or urticaria. It has relatively strong sedative effects, and may sometimes be used off-label as an over-the-counter sleeping pill in a similar manner to other sedating antihistamines such as diphenhydramine.
Pheniramine is generally sold in combination with other medications, rather than as a stand-alone drug, although some formulations are available containing pheniramine by itself. It is sold under the brand name Avil by the pharmaceutical company Aventis.
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