Pheniramine Maleate (Pheniramine Maleate)
Overview of Pheniramine Maleate
Pheniramine (Maleate) is antihistamine. Pheniramine (Maleate) is effective in allergic rhinitis and allergic conjunctivitis, mild urticaria, angioedema, and in allergic reactions to blood and plasma in sensitive patients. Pheniramine (Maleate) is widely used as an ingredient in cold and cough preparations.
Indication of Pheniramine Maleate
Pheniramine Maleate is primarily indicated in conditions like Allergy, Angioedema, Angiooedema, Asthma, Conjuctivitis, Dermatitis, Eczema, Hay fever, Perennial rhinitis, Rhinitis, Urticaria, Vasomotor rhinitis, Vertigo.
Contraindication of Pheniramine Maleate
Pheniramine (Maleate) is contraindicated in conditions like Prostatic hypertrophy,Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects of Pheniramine Maleate
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Pheniramine (Maleate), which give rise to further complications include Hallucinations.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Pheniramine (Maleate) include Hyperthermia, Dry mouth, Hallucinations, Palpitations, Dizziness, Muscular weakness, Sedation, Toxic psychosis, Dermatitis.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Pheniramine (Maleate) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Tachycardia, Tremors, Constipation, Nervousness, Dry mouth, Blurred vision, Sedation, Muscle weakness, Coordination disturbances, Lassitude, Urinary retention, nervousness.
Precautions of Pheniramine Maleate
Pheniramine should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or lactation. It should be used with caution in patients with any eye problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid disorder, heart disease, asthma or allergies, especially to sulfites. should not be coadminister in patient who are already on a MAOI therapy because MAOI intensify or prolong the cholinergic effect of antihistamine and therefore pheniramine should be avoided in such conditions.