Pheniramine Maleate
Mechanism :
It is an antihistaminic agent with moderate sedative properties. It also has antimuscarinic action. It is used in allergic conditions such as urticaria, angioedema, rhinitis and conjunctivitis.
Indication :
- Allergy
- Angioedema
- Asthma
- Conjunctivitis
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Hay fever
- Perennial rhinitis
- Rhinitis
- Urticaria
- Vasomotor rhinitis
- Vertigo
Contraindications :
Do not use if sensitive to any ingredient in this product.
Dosing :
0.3 mg/kg/dose 6-8 hourly PO/IV.
Adverse Effect :
GI disturbances, headache, sedation, dizziness.
Interaction :
Phenelzine: MOAI Inhibitor like phenelzine, tranylcypromine intensifies the anticholinergic effect of pheniramine and hence should not be use with pheniramine.
Hepatic Dose :
No dosage adjustments are recommended.