Chlorphenamine

Question 1

Administrations

Answer 1

Orally PO
Intramuscular (IM)

Question 2

Presentation

Answer 2

4mg tablet
10mg in 1ml Ampoule

Question 3

Indications

Answer 3

Anaphylaxis or allergic reaction

Question 4

Class

Answer 4

Anti-histamine

Question 5

Dosage

Answer 5

Mild allergic reaction - 4mg
Moderate/severe anaphylaxis - 10mg

Mild 6-11 years old 2 mg
Mild >12 years old 4 mg

Moderate < 1 year old 0.25mg / kg
Moderate 1-5 years old 2.5mg
Moderate 6-11 years old 2mg

Severe 6-11 years old 5mg
Severe >12 years old 10mg

Question 6

Side effects

Answer 6

Causes drowsiness and patients receiving it should not drive or operate heavy machine

Question 7

Contra indications

Answer 7

K.S.A.R. (Known severe adverse reactions)

Hypersensitivity to chlorpheniramine or any component of the formulation, narrow-angle glaucoma, bladder neck obstruction, during acute asthmatic attacks, stenosing peptic ulcer, pyloroduodenal obstruction.

Question 8

Additional information

Answer 8

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