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Brompheniramine


Brompheniramine
Systematic (IUPAC) name
3-(4-bromophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-3-pyridin-2-yl-propan-1-amine
Identifiers
CAS number	86-22-6
ATC code	R06AB01
PubChem	6834
DrugBank	APRD00832
Chemical data
Formula	C₁₆H₁₉Br N₂
Mol. mass	319.24
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	?
Metabolism	Hepatic
Half life	?
Excretion	Urine
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	C (USA)
Legal status	Unscheduled, OTC
Routes	Oral

Brompheniramine (also known as Bromfed®, Bromfenex®, and Dimetane®) is an antihistamine drug of the propylamine class. It is commonly available over the counter and is indicated for the treatment of the symptoms of the common cold and allergic rhinitis, such as runny nose, itchy eyes, watery eyes, and sneezing. It is a first-generation antihistamine.

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Pharmacology

Brompheniramine works by acting as an antagonist of histamine H₁ receptors. It also functions as a moderately effective anticholinergic agent, and is likely an antimuscarinic agent similar to other common antihistamines such as diphenhydramine.

Brompheniramine is metabolised via cytochrome P450 oxidase.

Side effects

Its effects on the cholinergic system may include side-effects such as drowsiness, sedation, dry mouth, dry throat, blurred vision, and increased heart rate.

v • d • e Antihistamines (primarily R06)
Aminoalkyl ethers	Bromazine • Carbinoxamine • Clemastine • Chlorphenoxamine • Diphenylpyraline • Diphenhydramine • Doxylamine • Orphenadrine • Phenyltoloxamine
Substituted alkylamines	Brompheniramine • Chlorphenamine • Dexbrompheniramine • Dexchlorpheniramine • Dimetindene • Pheniramine • Talastine
Substituted ethylenediamines	Chloropyramine • Histapyrrodine • Mepyramine • Methapyrilene • Tripelennamine (Pyribenzamine)
Phenothiazine derivatives	Alimemazine • Hydroxyethylpromethazine • Isothipendyl • Mequitazine • Methdilazine • Oxomemazine • Promethazine
Piperazine derivatives	Buclizine • Cetirizine • Chlorcyclizine • Cinnarizine • Cyclizine • Hydroxyzine • Levocetirizine • Meclizine • Niaprazine • Oxatomide
Others for systemic use	Antazoline • Azatadine • Bamipine • Cyproheptadine • Deptropine • Dimebon • Ebastine • Epinastine • Ketotifen • Mebhydrolin • Mizolastine • Phenindamine • Pimethixene • Pyrrobutamine • Rupatadine • Triprolidine • selective (Acrivastine • Astemizole • Azelastine • Desloratadine • Fexofenadine • Loratadine • Terfenadine)
For topical use	Bamipine • Chloropyramine • Chlorphenoxamine • Clemastine • Dimetindene • Diphenhydramine • Isothipendyl • Mepyramine • Promethazine • Thenalidine
Antiallergic agents excluding corticosteroids	Antazoline • Azelastine
Other antiallergics	Emedastine • Epinastine • Ketotifen • Olopatadine

Category: Antihistamines

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