brompheniramine

noun

brom·​phen·​ir·​a·​mine ˌbrōm-fen-ˈir-ə-ˌmēn, -fən- How to pronounce brompheniramine (audio)
: an H1 antagonist of histamine administered in the form of its maleate C16H19BrN2·C4H4O4 as an antihistamine especially to treat allergies and the common cold

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“Brompheniramine.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/brompheniramine. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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