Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Dextromethorphan
Molecule Description
Chlorpheniramine maleate+Dextromethorphan hydrobromide is a combination medicin
e. It is used for short-term relief of cough due to running nose, sneezing & throat irritation. Chlorpheniramine is an anti-allergic medicine and dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. Chlorpheniramine maleate+Dextromethorphan hydrobromide is available in the form of tablets, syrup, suspension, oral drops. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from before starting chlorpheniramine maleate+dextromethorphan hydrobromide.
Uses of Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Dextromethorphan
Contraindications of Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Dextromethorphan
When should one not use Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Dextromethorphan
Side effects of Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Dextromethorphan
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Upset stomach
- Tiredness
Precautions and Warnings of Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Dextromethorphan
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have problems with your heart, liver or kidneys.
- You have any breathing problems, high blood pressure or fits.
- You have glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).
- You have difficulty in passing urine or frequent urge to urinate (enlarged prostate).
- You have a cough.
- Your cough lasts for more than 7 days or is accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache.
- It is not recommended for use in children below 2 years of age.
Mode of Action of Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Dextromethorphan
How Does It Work?
- Natural substances like histamine released in our body are responsible for allergies such as sneezing or runny nose. Chlorpheniramine works by blocking the effect of these substances and provides relief from common cold symptoms....
- There are specific areas in the brain (cough centre), which when activated produces coughing. Dextromethorphan affects these areas and deactivates them, thus helping in relieving the coughing.
Interactions of Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Dextromethorphan
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way chlorpheniramine maleate+dextromethorphan hydrobromide works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Especially if you are taking medicines to treat your psychiatric illnesses, cough, allergy or are taking medicines like anti-histaminic medicines, muscle-relaxants.
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide should not be taken along with medicines called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) which are used in the treatment of depression, Parkinson’s disease....
Dosage of Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Dextromethorphan
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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