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chlorpheniramine maleate

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chlor·phen·ir·a·mine maleate (klôrfn-r-mn)
n.
An antihistamine usually used in the treatment of respiratory infections and allergic conditions.
chlorpheniramine maleate (klor´fnir´mēn´mā´lēāt),
n brand names: Chlor-Trimeton, Novo-pheniram;
drug class: antihistamine H1-receptor antagonist;
action: acts on blood vessels, gastrointestinal system, respiratory system by competing with histamine for H1-receptor site;
uses: relief of allergy symptoms, rhinitis.
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