Pyrilamine

A histamine H1 antagonist. It has mild hypnotic properties and some local anesthetic action and is used for allergies (including skin eruptions) both parenterally and locally. It is a common ingredient of cold remedies.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): D03.383.725.050.805

MeSH Unique ID: D011738

Registry Number: HPE317O9TL

Entry Terms:

• Mepyramine
• Pyranisamine
• Kriptin
• Mepyramine Maleate
• Maleate, Mepyramine
• Pyrilamine Maleate
• Maleate, Pyrilamine
• Boots Bite and Sting Relief
• Anthisan

Previous Indexing:

• Benzyl Compounds (1972-1974)
• Ethylenediamines (1972-1974)
• Pyridines (1970-1974)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Sleep Aids, Pharmaceutical
• Histamine H1 Antagonists
• Anti-Allergic Agents

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Heterocyclic Compounds
Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring
Pyridines
Aminopyridines
Pyrilamine