Mepyramine

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Mepyramine
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Clinical data
AHFS/Drugs.com International Drug Names
MedlinePlus a606008
ATC code
ECHA InfoCard 100.001.912
Identifiers
Synonyms N-[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]-N-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]pyridin-2-amine
CAS Number
PubChem CID
IUPHAR/BPS
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Chemical and physical data
Formula C17H23N3O
Molar mass 285.38 g/mol
3D model (Jmol)
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Mepyramine, also known as pyrilamine, is a first generation antihistamine, targeting the H1 receptor.[1] However, it rapidly permeates the brain often causing drowsiness. It also has anticholinergic properties. It is used in over-the-counter combination products to treat the common cold and menstrual symptoms.[2] It is also the active ingredient of the topical antihistamine creams Anthisan and Neoantergan, sold for the treatment of insect bites, stings, and nettle rash.

Synthesis[edit]

Pyrilamine synthesis:[3][4][5]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ Parsons, Mike E.; Ganellin, C. Robin (January 2006). "Histamine and its receptors". British Journal of Pharmacology. 147 (S1): S127–S135. doi:10.1038/sj.bjp.0706440. PMC 1760721Freely accessible. PMID 16402096. 
  2. ^ Active Ingredients for Midol Complete
  3. ^ R.J. Horclois, U.S. Patent 2,502,151 (1950).
  4. ^ Huttrer, C. P.; Djerassi, C.; Beears, W. L.; Mayer, R. L.; Scholz, C. R. (1946). "Heterocyclic amines with antithistaminic activity". Journal of the American Chemical Society. 68 (10): 1999–2002. doi:10.1021/ja01214a037. PMID 21001124. 
  5. ^ D. Bovet, R. Horclois, F. Walthert, C.R. Soc. Biol., 138, 99 (1944).