TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE [1 record]

Record 1 2012-01-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
25523-97-1
CAS number
C16H19ClN2
formula, see observation
CONT

Dexchlorpheniramine is an antihistamine. It is used to treat itching and runny nose from allergies or a cold. It is also used to treat skin rash, hives, itching, and other symptoms of an allergic reaction.

OBS

Chemical formula: C16H19ClN2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
25523-97-1
CAS number
C16H19ClN2
formula, see observation
OBS

Antagoniste des récepteurs H1 de l’histamine. Indiquée dans le traitement des manifestations allergiques, rhinites, conjonctivites, urticaires.

OBS

Formule chimique : C16H19ClN2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
25523-97-1
CAS number
C16H19ClN2
formula, see observation
CONT

Los pacientes mayores de 60 años son más sensibles a los efectos de la dexclorfeniramina sobre el sistema nervioso central. [...] La dexclorfeniramina puede producir excitación paradójica, particularmente en niños.

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: