chlorpheniramine

noun

chlor·​phen·​ir·​amine ˌklȯr-(ˈ)fen-ˈir-ə-ˌmēn 

-mən

: an antihistamine C₁₆H₁₉ClN₂ that is usually administered in the form of its maleate

Examples of chlorpheniramine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Systematic reviews of the available evidence indicate that other nonprescription drugs such as guaifenesin (sold in Mucinex and Robitussin), dextromethorphan (sold in Robitussin DM) and antihistamines marketed for colds (for instance, chlorpheniramine) probably don't help with coughs and colds. —Randy Hatton, Scientific American, 21 Dec. 2023

Other nonprescription drugs like guaifenesin (sold in Mucinex and Robitussin), dextromethorphan (sold in Robitussin DM), and antihistamines for a cold like chlorpheniramine likely don't help with coughs and colds. —Randy Hatton, Scientific American, 21 Dec. 2023

Coricidin contains dextromethorphan and chlorpheniramine, which experts say when taken in high doses – which is typically a result of recreational use – can cause euphoria, agitation, psychoses and dissociative phenomena. —Crimesider Staff, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2017

Here are six common classes of medications that Morgan can leave us feeling sluggish: Over-the-counter meds Antihistamines (e.g. Benadryl [diphenhydramine] and Chlor-Trimeton [chlorpheniramine]). —Molly Kimball, NOLA.com, 14 June 2017

Word History

Etymology

chlor- + phen- + -ir- (probably alteration of pyridine) + amine

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

chlorpheniramine

noun

chlor·​phen·​ir·​amine -fen-ˈir-ə-ˌmēn, -mən, -fən- 

: an antihistamine that is usually administered in the form of its maleate C₁₆H₁₉ClN₂·C₄H₄O₄