What is chlorpheniramine drug used for?
What is chlorpheniramine drug used for?
Chlorphenamine is an antihistamine medicine that relieves the symptoms of allergies. It’s known as a drowsy (sedating) antihistamine. This means that it is likely to make you feel more sleepy than some other antihistamines.
What is IC Mapap?
This drug is used to treat mild to moderate pain (from headaches, menstrual periods, toothaches, backaches, osteoarthritis, or cold/flu aches and pains) and to reduce fever.
Is chlorpheniramine a steroid?
Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant.
What are side effects of CPM tablets?
Drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, stomach upset, blurred vision, or dry mouth/nose/throat may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
When should I take chlorphenamine?
If you’re taking liquid chlorphenamine, follow the instructions that come with the medicine for how much to take. The usual dose is: adults and children aged 12 years and older – 4mg every 4 to 6 hours. Do not take more than 6 tablets (24mg) in 24 hours.
Is chlorpheniramine safe for high blood pressure?
Effects of the chlorpheniramine/paracetamol combination were found to be not significantly different from placebo. It was concluded that the combination may be useful as a medication for ‘colds’ in hypertensive patients, since it does not induce cardiovascular effects such as those observed with pseudoephedrine.
Is Mapap a pain killer?
What is Mapap? Mapap is used to reduce fever and relieve minor pain caused by conditions such as colds or flu, headache, muscle aches, arthritis, and menstrual cramps. Mapap may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
How long does Chlorphenamine take to work?
Chlorphenamine usually takes 30 minutes to 1 hour to work. Common side effects include feeling sick (nausea), sleepy or dizzy. You may also have difficulty concentrating, a dry mouth, headaches or blurred vision.
Can I take chlorpheniramine everyday?
Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. chlorpheniramine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up. Do not take for longer than 7 days in a row.
Does CPM cause sleep?
Use of CPM 4mg Tablet may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Is CPM tablet is sedative?
CPM TABLET belongs to the class of medication called ‘sedating antihistamine’ or ‘anti-allergic’ primarily used to treat symptoms of allergies such as itching nose/throat, runny nose, sneezing or red/itchy/watery eyes.