brom·phen·ir·a·mine .brōm-fen-'ir-ə-.mēn, -fən- n an H1 antagonist of histamine administered in the form of its maleate C16H19BrN2·C4H4O4 esp. to treat allergies and the common cold
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an antihistamine given by mouth to relieve the symptoms of allergic reactions, especially hay fever and rhinitis. Common side-effects include drowsiness, dizziness, dryness of the throat, and digestive upsets. Trade name: Dimotane.
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brom·phen·ir·amine (brōm″fən-irґə-mēn) the bromine analogue of chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine (H1 receptor antagonist) having anticholinergic and sedative effects.Medical dictionary. 2011.