Difference between revisions of "Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton)"

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==Mechanism of action==
 
==Mechanism of action==
 
Antihistamine (H1 antagonist), used to prevent or treat allergic side effects from chemotherapeutics and blood products.
 
Antihistamine (H1 antagonist), used to prevent or treat allergic side effects from chemotherapeutics and blood products.
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==Also known as==
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*'''Generic name:''' chlorphenamine
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*'''Brand names:''' Chlor-Trimeton, Piriton
  
 
[[Category:Drug index]]
 
[[Category:Drug index]]
 
[[Category:Oral medications]]
 
[[Category:Oral medications]]
 
[[Category:Antihistamines]]
 
[[Category:Antihistamines]]
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[[Category:OTC medications]]

Revision as of 00:56, 30 January 2018

Mechanism of action

Antihistamine (H1 antagonist), used to prevent or treat allergic side effects from chemotherapeutics and blood products.

Also known as

  • Generic name: chlorphenamine
  • Brand names: Chlor-Trimeton, Piriton