Triprolidine
Back to search| Scientific Name: | Triprolidine |
| Brand Name: | Covan, Histex Ac, Histex Pd Reformulated Mar 2014, Histex Syrup, Pseudodine C, Triacin-C, Vanaclear, Wal-act |
| Company Owner: | Glaxosmithkline, Usl pharma inc, Alpharma us pharmaceuticals division, Halsey drug co inc, Pharmaceutical assoc inc div beach products, Vitarine pharmaceuticals inc, Watson laboratories inc |
| Mechanism Of Action | Triprolidine binds to the histamine H1 receptor. This blocks the action of endogenous histamine, which subsequently leads to temporary relief of the negative symptoms brought on by histamine. |
| Description of the Drug: | Triprolidine is a sedating antihistamine combined with pseudoephedrine and guaifenesin in various types of cold and allergy medications to relieve allergy symptoms, hay fever and common cold symptoms, and to aid in sleep. |
| Protein Data Bank: | Not Available |
Source: DrugBank Online – DrugBank.com. Retrieved 2023-01-23 from https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00427
