common cold

Diphenhydramine (Syntedril), a first-generation antihistamine possessing antiemetic, antitussive, anticholinergic, and sedative properties, is mainly used in the treatment of allergies. Diphenhydramine is also used in the management of drug-induced parkinsonism and other extrapyramidal symptoms.

Brompheniramine maleate (Dimotane) is an antagonist against histamine H1 receptors.

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (DPH) is a histamine H1 antagonist used as an antitussive and antiemetic. It is also used for pruritus and dermatoses, for hypersensitivity reactions, as an antiparkinson, a hypnotic, and as an ingredient in common cold preparations.

Carbetapentane citrate (Pentoxyverine citrate) , an antitussive (cough suppressant), is frequently used for a cough related to illnesses like the common cold.

Mepyramine maleate (Pyrilamine maleate) is a histamine H1 antagonist. It has mild hypnotic properties and some local anesthetic action and is used for allergies (including skin eruptions) both parenterally and locally. It is a common ingredient of cold remedies.

Phenindamine Tartrate is an antihistamine and anticholinergic drug closely related to cyproheptadine. It is used to treat symptoms of the common cold and allergies, such as sneezing, itching, rashes, and hives.

Thonzylamine (neohetramine) is an antihistamine and anticholinergic drug. It is available as combination products with Clofedanol or Phenylephrine for temporary relief of symptoms of common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies.

Guaifenesin-d3 is intended for use as an internal standard for the quantification of guaifenesin by GC- or LC-MS. Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It inhibits production of mucin 5AC (MUC5AC), reduces mucus viscosity and elasticity, and increases the mucociliary transport rate of endogenous particles in primary human tracheobronchial epithelial cells in a concentration-dependent manner. Guaifenesin increases phenol red secretion, a marker of expectorant activity, in rats.3 Formulations containing guaifenesin have been used as expectorants in the treatment of the common cold and chronic bronchitis.

Tinazoline, an imidazole derivative, is a vasoconstrictor that can be used as a nasal decongestant in research on the common cold [1].

Dodeca-2E,4E,8Z,10Z/E-N-tetraenoic acid isobutylamide, a major alkamide in Echinacea preparations and brain-penetrant, may be explored for research on the common cold and various upper respiratory infections [1].