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Chlo Hist
dexbrompheniramine/ chlophedianol
Uses .
- [ chlophedianol ]
- antitussive for suppressing cough
- [ dexbrompheniramine ]
- antihistamine for relieving allergic rhinitis, sneezing, itchy/watery eyes, itchy nose/throat
Dosing .
6-11 yo
- [ oral solution ]
- Dose: 5 mL PO q6h prn; Max: 20 mL/24h
12 yo and older
- [ oral solution ]
- Dose: 10 mL PO q6h prn; Max: 40 mL/24h
renal considerations
- [ chlophedianol; dexbrompheniramine ]
- renal impairment: not defined
- HD/PD: not defined
hepatic considerations
- [ chlophedianol; dexbrompheniramine ]
- not defined
Formulations .
oral solution
- [active ingredients per 5 mL]
- chlophedianol 12.5 mg; dexbrompheniramine 1 mg
- [flavors/selected other ingredients]
- grape flavor contains sucralose, no alcohol, no dye, no phenylalanine, no saccharin, no sugar
Contraindications / Cautions .
- hypersensitivity to drug or ingredient ( chlophedianol; dexbrompheniramine )
- pts <2 yo ( dexbrompheniramine )
- caution: asthma ( dexbrompheniramine )
- caution: bladder neck obstruction ( dexbrompheniramine )
- caution: cardiovascular dz ( dexbrompheniramine )
- caution: COPD ( dexbrompheniramine )
- caution: elderly pts ( dexbrompheniramine )
- caution: environmental temperature, high ( dexbrompheniramine )
- caution: GI obstruction ( dexbrompheniramine )
- caution: glaucoma, angle-closure ( dexbrompheniramine )
- caution: HTN ( dexbrompheniramine )
- caution: hyperthyroidism ( dexbrompheniramine )
- caution: IOP incr. ( dexbrompheniramine )
- caution: lower respiratory tract sx ( dexbrompheniramine )
- caution: prostatic hypertrophy ( dexbrompheniramine )
- caution: pts <6 yo ( chlophedianol; dexbrompheniramine )
- caution: PUD ( dexbrompheniramine )
Drug Interactions .
Overview
chlophedianol
antitussive
- anticholinergic effects
- CNS depression
- decreases central histamine effects
- tachycardia
dexbrompheniramine
antihistamine, 1st generation
- anticholinergic effects
- CNS depression
- decreases central histamine effects
- tachycardia
Contraindicated
- isocarboxazid
- potassium chloride
- potassium citrate
- tranylcypromine
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Adverse Reactions .
Serious Reactions
- agranulocytosis ( dexbrompheniramine )
- anaphylactoid rxn ( dexbrompheniramine )
- anaphylaxis ( dexbrompheniramine )
- arrhythmia ( dexbrompheniramine )
- hallucinations ( chlophedianol )
- heat stroke ( dexbrompheniramine )
- hemolytic anemia ( dexbrompheniramine )
- hypersensitivity rxn ( chlophedianol )
- labyrinthitis, acute ( dexbrompheniramine )
- leukopenia ( dexbrompheniramine )
- pancytopenia ( dexbrompheniramine )
- seizures ( dexbrompheniramine )
- thrombocytopenia ( dexbrompheniramine )
- toxic psychosis ( dexbrompheniramine )
Common Reactions
- blurred vision ( dexbrompheniramine )
- CNS stimulation, paradoxical ( chlophedianol ; dexbrompheniramine )
- constipation ( dexbrompheniramine )
- diaphoresis ( dexbrompheniramine )
- diplopia ( dexbrompheniramine )
- dizziness ( dexbrompheniramine ; chlophedianol )
- drowsiness ( dexbrompheniramine ; chlophedianol )
- dry mouth ( chlophedianol )
- dry mucous membranes ( dexbrompheniramine )
- dysuria ( dexbrompheniramine )
- epigastric discomfort ( dexbrompheniramine )
- erectile dysfxn ( dexbrompheniramine )
- headache ( dexbrompheniramine )
- hypotension ( dexbrompheniramine )
- impaired coordination ( dexbrompheniramine )
- irritability ( chlophedianol )
- nausea ( chlophedianol )
- nightmares ( chlophedianol )
- palpitations ( dexbrompheniramine )
- photosensitivity ( dexbrompheniramine )
- tachycardia ( dexbrompheniramine )
- thickened bronchial secretions ( dexbrompheniramine )
- urinary retention ( dexbrompheniramine )
- urticaria ( chlophedianol )
- vertigo ( chlophedianol )
- visual disturbance ( chlophedianol )
- vomiting ( chlophedianol )
Pregnancy/Lactation .
Pregnancy
Clinical Summary
chlophedianol: weigh risk/benefit during pregnancy; inadequate human data and no animal data available
dexbrompheniramine: weigh risk/benefit during pregnancy; possible risk of teratogenicity based on conflicting human data
Lactation
Clinical Summary
chlophedianol: weigh risk/benefit while breastfeeding; no human data available to assess risk of infant harm or effects on milk production
dexbrompheniramine: weigh risk/benefit while breastfeeding; possible risk of infant irritability and sleep disturbances based on limited human data; possible risk of infant CNS depression based on limited human data w/ other antihistamines; no human data available, though theoretical risk of decr. milk production based on decr. prolactin levels
Pharmacology .
Metabolism: combination; see individual drugs
Excretion: combination; see individual drugs
Subclass: Antihistamine/Antitussive Combos
Mechanism of Action: combination; see individual drugs
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