Chlorpheniramine Maleate

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A synthetic alkylamine derivative used in allergic reactions, hay fever, rhinitis, urticaria, and asthma, antihistamine Chlorpheniramine Maleate acts as a competitive histamine H1 receptor antagonist, and displays anticholinergic and mild sedative effects as well. (NCI04)

**Synonyms:** - CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE - Chlor-Trimeton - gamma-(4-Chlorophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-2-pyridinepropanamine (Z)-2-butenedioate