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C16H19CLN2 [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-01-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dexchlorpheniramine
1, record 1, English, dexchlorpheniramine
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 1, English, - dexchlorpheniramine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: C16H19ClN2 2, record 1, English, - dexchlorpheniramine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dexchlorphéniramine
1, record 1, French, dexchlorph%C3%A9niramine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Antagoniste des récepteurs H1 de l’histamine. Indiquée dans le traitement des manifestations allergiques, rhinites, conjonctivites, urticaires. 1, record 1, French, - dexchlorph%C3%A9niramine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C16H19ClN2 2, record 1, French, - dexchlorph%C3%A9niramine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dexclorfeniramina
1, record 1, Spanish, dexclorfeniramina
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 1, Spanish, - dexclorfeniramina
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