Caramiphen

Caramiphen
Systematic (IUPAC) name
2-(Diethylamino)ethyl 1-phenylcyclopentanecarboxylate
Clinical data
Trade names Carafen
Identifiers
77-22-5
None
PubChem CID 6472
ChemSpider 6228
ChEMBL CHEMBL61946
Chemical data
Formula C18H27NO2
289.413 g/mol

Caramiphen is an anticholinergic drug used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.[1] In combination with phenylpropanolamine it is used as a cough suppressant and nasal decongestant to treat symptoms associated with respiratory illnesses such as cold, allergies, hay fever, and sinusitis.[2]

References

  1. "Caramiphen". drugs.com. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  2. "Caramiphen with phenylpropanolamine-oral, Ordrine AT, Rescaps-D, Tuss Vernade, Tusso-Gest". medicine.net. Retrieved 26 September 2012.