MeSH definition : A histamine H1 antagonist. It has mild hypnotic properties and some local anesthetic
action and is used for allergies (including skin eruptions) both parenterally and
locally. It is a common ingredient of cold remedies.;
MeSH synonym : pyranisamine; mepyramine;
CISMeF synonym : Whitehall-Robins brand of mepyramine maleate; aventis brand of mepyramine maleate; aventis pharma brand of mepyramine maleate; whitehall robins brand of mepyramine maleate; boots brand of mepyramine maleate;
A histamine H1 antagonist. It has mild hypnotic properties and some local anesthetic
action and is used for allergies (including skin eruptions) both parenterally and
locally. It is a common ingredient of cold remedies.
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