Dimetapp - CISMeF

Preferred Label : Dimetapp;

NCIt definition : A commercial combination preparation, by Wyeth, containing brompheniramine maleate and phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride, with antihistaminergic and vasoconstrictive properties. Brompheniramine maleate, a propylamine antihistamine binds to and blocks H1 receptors thereby preventing the actions of histamine. Phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride is a decongestant that causes constriction of blood vessels mediated through its alpha-adrenergic signaling, thereby reducing blood flow and improving nasal air flow. Dimetapp is used to relieve nasal congestion and to treat rhinitis.;

Details

Origin ID

C28993;

UMLS CUI

C0114064;

Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- brompheniramine, pseudoephedrine drug combination [MeSH Supplementary Concept]
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- dimetapp [MeSH concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Organic Chemical [UMLS semantic type]
- Pharmacologic Substance [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- dimetapp [MeSH concept]

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