Mepyramine
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Overview
Overview
Mepyramine, also known as pyrilamine, is a first generation antihistamine, targeting the H1 receptor.[1] However, it rapidly permeates the brain often causing drowsiness. It also has anticholinergic properties. It is used in over-the-counter combination products to treat the common cold and menstrual symptoms.[2] It is also the active ingredient of the topical antihistamine creams Anthisan and Neoantergan, sold for the treatment of insect bites, stings, and nettle rash.
References
References
- ↑ Parsons, Mike E.; Ganellin, C. Robin (January 2006). “Histamine and its receptors”. British Journal of Pharmacology. 147 (S1): S127–S135. doi:10.1038/sj.bjp.0706440. PMC 1760721. PMID 16402096.
- ↑ Active Ingredients for Midol Complete
- ↑ R.J. Horclois, Template:US Patent (1950).
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- ↑ D. Bovet, R. Horclois, F. Walthert, C.R. Soc. Biol., 138, 99 (1944).
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