| acetaminophen | <drug> The generic name for a common nonprescription medication useful in the treatment of mild pain or fever. This is called paracetamol in the UK. [American term] Synonym: paracetamol. (25 Jun 1999) |
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| acetaminophen deacetylase | <enzyme> Forms p-aminophenol Registry number: EC 3.5.1.- Synonym: apap deacetylase (26 Jun 1999) |
| chlorpheniramine | <chemical> A histamine h1 antagonist used in allergic reactions, hay fever, rhinitis, urticaria, and asthma. It has also been used in veterinary applications. One of the most widely used of the classical antihistaminics, it generally causes less drowsiness and sedation than promethazine. Pharmacological action: anti-allergic agents, antipruritics, histamine h1 antagonists. Chemical name: 2-Pyridinepropanamine, gamma-(4-chlorophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl- (12 Dec 1998) |
| chlorpheniramine maleate | (±)-2-[p-Chloro-alpha-[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]benzyl]pyridine maleate;an antihistamine. (05 Mar 2000) |
| phenylephrine | <chemical> An alpha-adrenergic agonist used as a mydriatic, nasal decongestant, and cardiotonic agent. Pharmacological action: adrenergic alpha-agonists, cardiotonic agent, mydriatics, nasal decongestants, sympathomimetic, vasoconstrictor agents. Chemical name: Benzenemethanol, 3-hydroxy-alpha-((methylamino)methyl)-, (R)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| phenylephrine hydrochloride | <drug> An alpha 1 adrenergic agonist. (15 Oct 1997) |