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chlorpheniramine

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Also known as Phenetron®, Teldrin®, chlorophenylpyridamine, gamma-(4-chlorophenyl)-gamma-(2-pyridyl)propyldimethylamine, 3-(p-chlorophenyl)-3-(2-pyridyl)-N,N-dimethylpropylamine, 1-(p-chlorophenyl)-1-(2-pyridyl)-3-N,N-dimethylpropylamine, 1-(p-chlorophenyl)-1-(2-pyridyl)-3-dimethylaminopropane, gamma-(4-chlorophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-2-pyridinepropanamine

Chlorphenamine (CP, CPM), also known as chlorpheniramine, is an antihistamine used to treat the symptoms of allergic conditions such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever). It is taken orally (by mouth). The medication takes effect within two hours and lasts for about 4–6 hours. It is a first-generation antihistamine and works by blocking the histamine H1 receptor.

Chemical data

Formula
C16H19ClN2
Molecular weight
274.79 g/mol
IUPAC name
3-(4-chlorophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-3-pyridin-2-ylpropan-1-amine
SMILES
CN(C)CCC(C1=CC=C(C=C1)Cl)C2=CC=CC=N2
InChIKey
SOYKEARSMXGVTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
XLogP
3.4
Polar surface area
16.1 Ų
H-bond donors
0
H-bond acceptors
2
Formal charge
0

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Wikidata facts

Has part
carbon
Mass
274.124
Has use
medication
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chemical formula
C₁₆H₁₉ClN₂
canonical SMILES
CN(C)CCC(C1=CC=C(C=C1)Cl)C2=CC=CC=N2
Commons category
Chlorphenamine
medical condition treated
urticaria
physically interacts with
Histamine receptor H1
has characteristic
bitterness
defined daily dose
12
significant drug interaction
alfentanil
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  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacodynamics
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  • Chemistry
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Chlorphenamine (CP, CPM), also known as chlorpheniramine, is an antihistamine used to treat the symptoms of allergic conditions such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever). It is taken orally (by mouth). The medication takes effect within two hours and lasts for about 4–6 hours. It is a first-generation antihistamine and works by blocking the histamine H1 receptor.

Common side effects include sleepiness, restlessness, and weakness. Other side effects may include dry mouth and wheeziness.

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