chlorpheniramine maleate

Thân thiện

A pharmacist explains the uses of chlorpheniramine maleate to a customer.

Definition

Noun 1. An antihistamine drug: Chlorpheniramine maleate is a specific chemical compound used as a medication to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. It works by blocking the action of histamine in the body.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor recommended chlorpheniramine maleate for my seasonal allergies.
  • This over-the-counter medication contains chlorpheniramine maleate as its active ingredient.
  • Some people may experience drowsiness after taking chlorpheniramine maleate.

Advanced Usage

• Chemical and Pharmaceutical Context: The term is used precisely in medical, pharmaceutical, and chemical fields. "Chlorpheniramine" is the antihistamine component, and "maleate" refers to the maleic acid salt form, which is how the drug is commonly formulated for stability and absorption.

Variants and Related Words

• Chlorpheniramine (n): The name of the antihistamine drug itself, without specifying the salt form.
• Antihistamine (n): The general class of drugs to which chlorpheniramine maleate belongs.

Synonyms

• Antihistamine (general term)
• Histamine blocker (descriptive term)

Related Terms (Brand/Proprietary Names)

• Coricidin®: A trade name for some cold and allergy medications containing this compound.
• Chlor-Trimeton®: A trade name for allergy relief medications containing this compound.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an antihistamine (trade names Coricidin and Chlor-Trimeton)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Coricidin
• Chlor-Trimeton