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Chlorcyclizine
Chlorcyclizine
is a
first-generation antihistamine
of the
diphenylmethylpiperazine
group
marketed
in
the United
States
and certain other
countries
. It is used primarily to
treat
allergy
symptoms
such as
rhinitis
,
urticaria
, and
pruritus
, and may also be used as an
antiemetic
. In addition to its
antihistamine
effects
, chlorcyclizine also has some
anticholinergic
,
antiserotonergic
, and
local anesthetic
properties
. It also has been
studied
as a
potential
treatment
for various
flaviviruses
like
Hepatitis C
and
Zika Virus
.