| phenylpropanolamine | <chemical> A sympathomimetic that acts mainly by causing release of norepinephrine but also has direct agonist activity at some adrenergic receptors. It is most commonly used as a nasal vasoconstrictor and an appetite depressant. Pharmacological action: adrenergic alpha-agonists, adrenergic agents, appetite depressants, nasal decongestants, sympathomimetic. Chemical name: Benzenemethanol, alpha-(1-aminoethyl)-, (R*,S*)-(+-)- (12 Dec 1998) |
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| brompheniramine | <chemical> Histamine h1 antagonist used in allergies, rhinitis, and urticaria. Pharmacological action: anti-allergic agents, histamine h1 antagonists. Chemical name: 2-Pyridinepropanamine, gamma-(4-bromophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl- (12 Dec 1998) |
| brompheniramine maleate | 2-[p-Bromo-alpha-(2-dimethylaminoethyl)benzyl]pyridine maleate;a potent antihistaminic agent. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dextromethorphan | <chemical> The d-isomer of the codeine analog of levorphanol. It acts on the medullary cough centre to suppress cough but does not have the addictive, analgesic, and sedative effects of codeine and does not produce respiratory depression at usual doses. Pharmacological action: antitussive agents. Chemical name: Morphinan, 3-methoxy-17-methyl-, (9alpha,13alpha,14alpha)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| dextromethorphan hydrobromide | Hydrobromide of d-racemethorphan; d-3-methoxy-N-methylmorphinan hydrobromide;a synthetic morphine derivative used as an antitussive agent. It has weak central depressant action, and appears to have little addiction liability. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dextromethorphan O-demethylase | <enzyme> Cytochrome p450iid6 is the specific cytochrome used for the enzymatic reaction Registry number: EC 1.- (26 Jun 1999) |