| 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) |
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| chlorpheniramine maleate | (±)-2-[p-Chloro-alpha-[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]benzyl]pyridine maleate;an antihistamine. (05 Mar 2000) |
| phenobarbital elixir | A palatable, coloured hydroalcoholic (12-15% alcohol) mixture containing 20 mg of phenobarbital per 5 ml (teaspoonful); useful in administering the drug to persons who have difficulty swallowing tablets; used as an anticonvulsant and sedative. (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) |
| elixir | 1. <medicine> A tincture with more than one base; a compound tincture or medicine, composed of various substances, held in solution by alcohol in some form. 2. <chemistry> An imaginary liquor capable of transmuting metals into gold; also, one for producing life indefinitely; as, elixir vitae, or the elixir of life. 3. The refined spirit; the quintessence. "The . . . Elixir of worldly delights." (South) 4. Any cordial or substance which invigorates. "The grand elixir, to support the spirits of human nature." (Addison) Origin: F. Elixir, Sp. Elixir, Ar. Eliksir the philosopher's stone, prob. From Gr. Dry, (hence probably) a dry powder; cf. Skr. Ksha to burn. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |