Phenindamine

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Phenindamine
Systematic (IUPAC) name
2-methyl-9-phenyl-1,3,4,9-tetrahydroindeno[2,3-c]pyridine
Identifiers
CAS number	82-88-2
ATC code	R06AX04
PubChem	11291
Chemical data
Formula	C₁₉H₁₉N
Mol. mass	261.361 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	?
Metabolism	?
Half life	?
Excretion	?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	?
Legal status
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Phenindamine is an antihistamine closely related to cyproheptadine used to treat symptoms of the common cold and allergies, such as sneezing, itching, rashes, and hives. Its efficacy against some symptoms of opioid withdrawal was researched in the 1950s and 1960s in a number of countries; William S. Burroughs' book Junky mentions this technique. It has the trade names of Nolahist and Thephorin.

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