They are both antihistamines but the difference is in parenthesis below.
Dexchlorpheniramine - Clinical Pharmacology
Dexchlorpheniramine maleate is an antihistamine beside anticholinergic (drying) and sedative side effects. Antihistamines appear to compete with histamine for cell receptor sites on effector cells.
{This compound have an anticholinergic and sedative side effect}
Chlorpheniramine maleate,
Deconamine is an antihistamine and decongestant used for the temporary relief of harsh runny nose, sneezing, and nasal congestion caused by upper respiratory infections (the common cold), sinus inflammation, or hay frenzy. It is also used to help clear nasal passages and shrink swollen
{This one has a decongestant but no anticholinergic or anaesthetic effect}
Source(s): Nursing drug resource
They both are antihistamines in cold remedies like Chor-Trimeton.
The "dex" is an abreviation for "dextro" or right. This is a chemical prefix meaning this is a different edition of the standard chlorpheniramine with one of the methyl complexes turned in an unusual way (to the right).
Antihistamine drug. Used to treat allergic conditions.
Chlorpheniramine maleate is safe during pregnancy.
Chlorpheniramine maleate 12 mg tablet. It is an over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamine. Chlorpheniramine maleate is used to treat hay fever and other types of allergies. Side effects may include drowsiness, dry mouth, and clumsiness.
I wouldn't recommend it. Unlike other allergy medications, chlorpheniramine maleate can act as a mild seratonin reuptake inhibitor, and it could interact negatively with Effexor. I'd strongly urge you to speak with your physican first.
Chlorpheniramine Maleate - Class: Alkylamine, nonselective antihistamine used for the temporary relief of sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, itchy nose or throat, and runny nose caused by hay fever (allergic rhinitis), or other respiratory allergies. Your Friend, Guru U
Chlorpheniramine maleate is an antihistamine. It counters the effects of too much histamine that your body makes when it has been 'attacked' by allergens like pollen or by a virus like a cold or the flu.
I believe phenylephrine can cause seizures in people with seizure disorders.
no, it is Acetaminaphen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Phenylephrine, 325 mg, 2 mg, 5 mg, a Cold Remedy
The active ingredients in the cough syrup Corex by Pfizer are chlorpheniramine maleate and codeine phosphate. It is available in India, Bangledesh and Pakistan.
Acetaminophen shouldn't make you drowsy, but the chlorphenamine might make you drowsy, as most antihistamines will.
I can't locate any conclusive information on these two medications together. You should consult with your physician or pharmacist before deciding to take these.
Is essence, not much of a different. Enalapril is the active pharm. ingredient however is absorbed poorly by the body and not effective orally. Enalapril is reacted withmaleic acidto give enalapril maleate. Once its absorbed into your body it is dissociated to give enalapril as the API.- Pharm. Engineering student