A Case of Pheniramine Dependence

Abstract

Abuse and addiction of histaminergic agonists and antagonists were investigated. The withdrawal signs may become after using drugs such as L-histidine, histamine-N-methyl, promethazine, pheniramine, astemizole, etc. Some medicines which include these active metabolites could lead to dependence cause different side effects. This case suggests that pheniramine abuse also could to dependence. We should pay attention to trend of pheniramine and other histaminergic drugs dependence and need to regulate the market by law more severely.

Key Words:

• Pheniramine
• dependence
• antihistamine
• addiction