chlorpheniramine maleate

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chlor·phen·ir·a·mine maleate

(klôr′fĕn-îr′ə-mēn′)

An antihistamine, C₂₀H₂₃ClN₂O₄, used to relieve the symptoms of upper respiratory allergies or the common cold, such as runny nose and sneezing.

[chlor(o)- + phen(yl) + alteration of (p)yr(idine) + amine.]

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chlorpheniramine maleate - an antihistamine (trade names Coricidin and Chlor-Trimeton)

Chlor-Trimeton, Coricidin

antihistamine - a medicine used to treat allergies and hypersensitive reactions and colds; works by counteracting the effects of histamine on a receptor site

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Brands include Aller-Chlor, Allergy Relief, Chlo-Amine, Chlor-Trimeton, and Efidac 24.