Pharmaceutical Information |
Drug Name |
Doxylamine |
Drug ID |
BADD_D02418 |
Description |
Histamine H1 antagonist with pronounced sedative properties. It is used in allergies and as an antitussive, antiemetic, and hypnotic. Doxylamine has also been administered in veterinary applications and was formerly used in parkinsonism. |
Indications and Usage |
Used alone as a short-term sleep aid, in combination with other drugs as a night-time cold and allergy relief drug. Also used in combination with Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) to prevent morning sickness in pregnant women. |
Marketing Status |
approved; vet_approved |
ATC Code |
R06AA09 |
DrugBank ID |
DB00366
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KEGG ID |
D07878
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MeSH ID |
D004319
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PubChem ID |
3162
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TTD Drug ID |
D0Y2LR
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NDC Product Code |
Not Available |
UNII |
95QB77JKPL
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Synonyms |
Doxylamine |
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Chemical Information |
Molecular Formula |
C17H22N2O |
CAS Registry Number |
469-21-6 |
SMILES |
CC(C1=CC=CC=C1)(C2=CC=CC=N2)OCCN(C)C |
Chemical Structure |
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