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Clemastine, also known as meclastin, is a first-generation H1 histamine antagonist (antihistamine) with anticholinergic properties (drying) and sedative side effects. [1] Like all first-generation antihistamines, it is sedating. [2] [3] Patented in 1960, it came into medical use in 1967. [4]
Diphenhydramine, sold under the brand name Benadryl among others, is an antihistamine and sedative. It is a first-generation H 1-antihistamine and it works by blocking certain effects of histamine, which produces its antihistamine and sedative effects. [11] [2] Diphenhydramine is also a potent anticholinergic. [12]
Cyproheptadine, sold under the brand name Periactin among others, is a first-generation antihistamine with additional anticholinergic, antiserotonergic, and local anesthetic properties. It was patented in 1959 and came into medical use in 1961. [5]
Claritin is a brand name for loratadine. Like Zyrtec, this is a second-generation antihistamine. “The second generation drugs do not pass as readily into the brain and are less sedating,” Dr ...
Mepyramine, also known as pyrilamine, is a first-generation antihistamine, targeting the H 1 receptor as an inverse agonist. [1] Mepyramine rapidly permeates the brain, often causing drowsiness. [2] It is often sold as a maleate salt, pyrilamine maleate.
Chlorcyclizine (Di-Paralene, Mantadil, Pruresidine, Trihistan) is a first-generation antihistamine of the diphenylmethylpiperazine group marketed in the United States and certain other countries. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It is used primarily to treat allergy symptoms such as rhinitis , urticaria , and pruritus , and may also be used as an antiemetic .
Brompheniramine, sold under the brand name Dimetapp among others, is a first-generation antihistamine drug of the propylamine (alkylamine) class. [2] It is indicated for the treatment of the symptoms of the common cold and allergic rhinitis, such as runny nose, itchy eyes, watery eyes, and sneezing.
For children suffering from allergies, Reigart says saline nose drops or first generation antihistamines such as Benadryl can be beneficial for congestion. But oftentimes, you can skip the meds.