| pyrilamine | <chemical> A histamine h1 antagonist. It has mild hypnotic properties and some local anaesthetic action and is used for allergies (including skin eruptions) both parenterally and locally. It is a common ingredient of cold remedies. Pharmacological action: anti-allergic agents, histamine h1 antagonists. Chemical name: 1,2-Ethanediamine, N-((4-methoxyphenyl)methyl)-N',N'-dimethyl-N-2-pyridinyl- (12 Dec 1998) |
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| pyrilamine maleate | 2-[(2-dimethylaminoethyl) (p-methoxybenzyl)amino]pyridine maleate;an antihistaminic. Synonym: mepyramine maleate. (05 Mar 2000) |