Chlorpheniramine

Chlorpheniramine (pronounced klor-fen-IR-a-meen) is an antihistamine used to relieve symptoms of allergy, hay fever, and the common cold. These symptoms include rash, watery eyes, itchy eyes, itchy nose, runny nose, and sneezing.

Etymology

The term "Chlorpheniramine" is derived from its chemical structure. The prefix "Chlor-" refers to the presence of a chlorine atom, while "pheniramine" is a class of antihistamines.

Usage

Chlorpheniramine works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. By blocking the effects of histamine, it can reduce allergy symptoms. It is also used to prevent motion sickness, to treat Parkinson's disease, and to induce sleep for those with sleep disorders.

Related Terms

Antihistamine: A type of medicine that blocks the effects of histamine, a substance in the body that is involved in allergic reactions.
Histamine: A compound that is released by cells in response to injury and in allergic and inflammatory reactions, causing contraction of smooth muscle and dilation of capillaries.
Allergy: A damaging immune response by the body to a substance, especially pollen, fur, a particular food, or dust, to which it has become hypersensitive.
Hay Fever: An allergy caused by pollen or dust in which the mucous membranes of the eyes and nose are inflamed, causing running at the nose and watery eyes.
Common Cold: A viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract that primarily affects the nose.

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Chlorpheniramine