Chlorphenamine Flashcards
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What is Chlorphenamine?
A
Antihistamine used to treat symptoms of hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions such as hay fever.
2
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Indications?
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- Severe anaphylactic reactions after initial resuscitation
- Symptomatic allergic reactions falling short of anaphylaxis but causing patient distress (e.g. severe itching)
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Contraindications?
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- Known hypersensitivity
- Patients who have been treated with MAOIs (type of anti-depressant) within the last fourteen days.
4
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Dosage and administration?
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Age per page for injection >12 =
10 milligrams in 1 ml.
for oral tablet >12 = 4 milligram
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Route?
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Injection: Intravenous (preferred route), intraosseous, intramuscular
Oral tablet
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Cautions:
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Pregnancy and breastfeeding, hypotension, epilepsy, glaucoma, severe hepatic disease