Canis ISSN: 2398-2942
Chlorphenamine
Synonym(s): Chlorpheniramine
Contributor(s): Rosanna Marsella
Introduction
Name
Class of drug
Description
Chemical name
- Gamma-(4-chlorophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-2-pyridinepropanamine.
- 2-[p-chloro-alpha-(2-dimethylaminoethyl)benzyl]pyridine.
Molecular formula
Physical properties
- Oily liquid.
- 1 g soluble in 4 ml water.
Storage requirements
- Injectable preparations should be stored in light-resistant containers
Uses
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Indications
- Allergies.
- Anaphylactic reactions.
Administration
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Pharmocokinetics
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Precautions
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Interactions
with other drugs
Adverse Reactions
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Paterson S (1995)Additive benefits of EFA's in dogs with atopic dermatitis after partial response to antihistamine therapy.JSAP36(9), 389-394.
- Scott D W & Miller W H Jr (1990)Nonsteroidal management of canine pruritis - chlorpheniramine and a fatty acid supplement (DVM Derm Caps) in combination, and the fatty acid supplement at twice the manufacturer's recommended dosage.Cornell Vet80(4), 381-387.
- Misawa M, Takenouchi K, Sato M & Yanaura S (1987)The effects of chlorpheniramine and antiallergic drugs on Ascaris suum antigen-induced active cutaneous anaphylaxis in dogs.Jpn J Pharmacol44(1), 101-104.
Other sources of information
- Based onSmall Animal Formulary.Tennant, Bryn (1999) 3rd edn. Cheltenham: BSAVA.