| pseudoephedrine hydrochloride | D-Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride;the naturally occurring isomer of ephedrine; a sympathomimetic amine with actions and uses similar to those of ephedrine. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| 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) |
| codeine | <chemical> An opioid analgesic related to morphine but with less potent analgesic properties and mild sedative effects. It also acts centrally to suppress cough. Pharmacological action: analgesics, opioid, antitussive agents, narcotics. Chemical name: Morphinan-6-ol, 7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl-, (5alpha,6alpha)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| codeine phosphate | A water-soluble salt of codeine often used in the pharmaceutical preparation of codeine-containing liquid medications. (05 Mar 2000) |
| codeine sulfate | A water-soluble salt of codeine, often used in solid pharmaceutical dosage forms. Also used in cough preparations, where the drug suppresses the cough reflex. (05 Mar 2000) |