A histamine H1 antagonist. It has mild hypnotic properties and some local anesthetic action and is used for allergies (including skin eruptions) both parenterally and locally. It is a common ingredient of cold remedies.
Also Known As:
Mepyramine; Pyrilamine Maleate; Anthisan; Aventis Brand of Mepyramine Maleate; Aventis Pharma Brand of Mepyramine Maleate; Boots Bite & Sting Relief; Boots Brand of Mepyramine Maleate; Kriptin; Mepyramine Maleate; Whitehall-Robins Brand of Mepyramine Maleate; Maleate, Mepyramine; Maleate, Pyrilamine; Whitehall Robins Brand of Mepyramine Maleate; Pyranisamine; 1,2-Ethanediamine, N-((4-methoxyphenyl)methyl)-N',N'-dimethyl-N-2-pyridinyl-