Caramiphen

In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

Scheme

Rec.INN

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000077-22-5

Chemical Formula

C18-H27-N-O2

Molecular Weight

289

Therapeutic Category

Treatment of Parkinson's disease: Central anticholinergic

Chemical Name

Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid, 1-phenyl-, 2-(diethylamino)ethyl ester

Foreign Names

• Caramiphenum (Latin)
• Caramiphen (German)
• Caramiphène (French)
• Caramifeno (Spanish)

Generic Names

• Caramiphene (OS: BAN)
• Caramiphène (OS: DCF)

Brand Name

• Carafen (Caramiphen and Ammonium Chloride (veterinary use))
  Fort Dodge Animale Health, United States

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Glossary

BAN	British Approved Name
DCF	Dénomination Commune Française
OS	Official Synonym
Rec.INN	Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)

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