Chlorpheniramine Polistirex

ATC Code R06AB04

Chlorpheniramine Polistirex

Definition

A complex of the synthetic alkylamine derivative and histamine-1 (H1) receptor antagonist chlorpheniramine with sulfonated styrene-divinylbenzene copolymer, with anti-allergic activity. Upon administration, chlorpheniramine competitively blocks the H1 receptor, thereby preventing the actions of histamine on capillaries, and the resulting vasodilation and edema of the respiratory mucosa. Chlorpheniramine also displays anticholinergic and mild sedative effects.

Also known as 3-(p-Chlorophenyl)-3-(2-pyridyl)-N,N-dimethylpropylamine, 4-Chloropheniramine, Allergican, Allergisan, Chloropheniramine, Chlorophenylpyridamine, Chloropiril, Chlorphenamine, CHLORPHENIRAMINE, Chlorpheniramine Polistirex, Chlorprophenpyridamine, Haynon, Hayon, Histadur, Polaronil — per NCIT

Also identified as

Indications

Disease Relation Source
Perennial allergic rhinitis may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Urticaria may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Organ Effects

Organ Side effect / interaction Source
Craniocervical region may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0
Nasal cavity may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0
Skin of body may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0

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