Chlorphenamine

Question 1

Chlorphenamine Presentation

Answer 1

Amouple: 10mg of chlorphenamine maleate in 1ml

Tablet: 4mg of chlorphenamine maleate

Oral Solution: 2mg of chlorphenamine malate in 5ml

Question 1

What type of drug is chlorphenamine?

Answer 1

Antihistamine

Question 2

Chlorphenamine Indications

Answer 2

Symptomatic allergic reactions (not anaphylaxis - but causing distress)

Alleviating distressing cutaneous symptoms in anaphylaxis after emergency treatment and pt is stable

Question 3

Chlorphenamine Action

Answer 3

Blocks the effect of histamine which is released during an allergic reaction

Question 4

Chlorphenamine Contraindications

Answer 4

known hypersensitivity
Patient has been treated by monoamine oxidase inhibitors within 14 days

Question 5

Chlorphenamine Cautions

Answer 5

pregnancy and breastfeeding
hypotension
epilepsy
glaucoma
severe liver disease

Question 6

Chlorphenamine Side Effects

Answer 6

Sedation
Dry mouth
headache
blurred vision
urinary retention
psychomotor impairment
GI disturbance
Convulsions

Question 7

Chlorphenamine Dosage 12+ IM

Answer 7

10mg in 1ml

Question 8

Chlorphenamine Dosage 6-11 IM

Answer 8

5mg in 0.5ml

Question 9

Chlorphenamine Dosage 0-5 IM

Answer 9

2.5mg in 0.25ml

Question 10

What can small doses of chlorphenamine IM be diluted with?

Answer 10

Sodium Chloride 0.9%

Question 11

Chlorphenamine Dosage 12+ Oral tablet

Answer 11

4mg - 1 tablet

Question 12

Chlorphenamine Dosage 6-11 Oral tablet

Answer 12

2mg - half of tablet

Question 13

Chlorphenamine Dosage <5 Oral tablet

Answer 13

DO NOT ADMINISTER

Question 14

Chlorphenamine Dosage 12+ Oral solution

Answer 14

4mg in 10ml

Question 15

Chlorphenamine Dosage 6-11 Oral solution

Answer 15

2mg in 5ml

Question 16

Chlorphenamine Dosage <5 Oral solution

Answer 16

1mg in 2.5ml