Caramiphen
In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.
Scheme
Rec.INN
CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)
0000077-22-5
Chemical Formula
C18-H27-N-O2
Molecular Weight
289
Therapeutic Categories
Cough suppressant
Muscarinic receptor antagonist (anticholinergic, parasympatholytic agent)
Chemical Name
Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid, 1-phenyl-, 2-(diethylamino)ethyl ester
Foreign Names
- Caramiphenum (Latin)
- Caramiphen (German)
- Caramiphène (French)
- Caramifeno (Spanish)
Generic Names
- Caramiphen (OS: BAN)
- Caramiphène (OS: DCF)
Brand Name
- Carafen (Caramiphen and Ammonium Chloride (veterinary use))
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Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BAN | British Approved Name |
| DCF | Dénomination Commune Française |
| OS | Official Synonym |
| Rec.INN | Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization) |
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