Term Name: | clofedanol |
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Synonyms: | 1-(2-chlorophenyl)-3-(dimethylamino)-1-phenylpropan-1-ol, chlophedianol, clofedanol, clofedanolum |
Definition: | A diarylmethane that is 2-chlorophenyl(phenyl)methane substituted on the methane carbon by a 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl group. Used in the treatment of dry cough, it suppresses the cough reflex by a direct effect on the cough centre in the medulla of the brain. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:135207] ( EBI ) |