Side Effect of Chlorpheniramine maleate
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Chlorpheniramine maleate Side Effect
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CTM is a drug containing chlorpheniramine maleate. Chlorpheniramine maleate included in the category of allergenic agents, namely histamine (H1-receptor antagonist). Chlorpheniramine maleate has the chemical name 2-Pyridinepropanamine, b-(4-chlorophenyl)-N, N-dimethyl.
This medication is used to relieve sneezing, itching, watery eyes, itchy nose or throat, and runny nose caused by hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other respiratory allergies.
Animal studies of the drug showed no fetal risk but there are no controlled studies in pregnant women.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects (other than a decrease in fertility) that was not confirmed in controlled studies in women in the first trimester, and there is no evidence of risk in the next trimester.
These drugs have sedative effects are relatively weak compared with first-generation antihistamines. Chlorphenamine is often combined with phenylpropanolamine to form an allergy medication with antihistamines and decongestants.
Chlorpheniramine maleate Common Side Effect:
although side effects are serious however the side effect sometimes disappear when treatment is continued. Common side effects are sedation, gastrointestinal disturbances, dry mouth, difficulty of micturition.
Contraindications of this pose chlorpheniramine maleate anticholinergic activity which may aggravate bronchial asthma, urinary retention, glaucoma. Chlorpheniramine have interaction with alcohol, CNS depressants, anti-cholinergicAntihistamines are very helpful in cases where the cause allergic coughs or colds.
Chlorpheniramine maleate contraindications:
Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to an antihistamine drug is not recommend to use this drug because could make damage to the body.