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Drug profile · INN

dexchlorpheniramine maleate

dexchlorpheniramine maleate (DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE) is a histamine h1 receptor antagonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 2
News articles 0
Drug details — dexchlorpheniramine maleate
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
2
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

dexchlorpheniramine maleate (DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE) is a histamine h1 receptor antagonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN dexchlorpheniramine maleate
Brand DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE
Mechanism Histamine H1 receptor antagonist
Target Histamine H1 receptor
Route ORAL
Formulation SYRUP

Mechanism of action

Histamine H1 receptor antagonist

Primary target: Histamine H1 receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. UC_0160/1406 Phase 2 · Ningbo Cancer Hospital · Penis carcinoma
  2. antihistamine(low dose) chlorpheniramine (Dexchlorpheniramine maleate) Unknown · Chinese Academy of · Pain

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Frequently asked questions

What is dexchlorpheniramine maleate?

dexchlorpheniramine maleate (DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE) is a histamine h1 receptor antagonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for dexchlorpheniramine maleate?

DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE is a marketed brand name for dexchlorpheniramine maleate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of dexchlorpheniramine maleate?

dexchlorpheniramine maleate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.