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Indications

BEERS REMS

Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

CV: hypertension, arrhythmias, hypotension, palpitations.

EENT: blurred vision.

GI: dry mouth, GI obstruction, constipation.

GU: retention, urinary hesitancy.

Neuro: drowsiness, dizziness, excitation (in children).

Interactions

Drug-Drug:

Availability

(Generic available)

Route/Dosage

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US Brand Names

Aller-Chlor, Chlor-Trimeton, Chlor-Trimeton Allergy, Ed Chlorped Jr

Action

Therapeutic Effects:

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: allergy, cold and cough remedies, antihistamines

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Well absorbed following oral administration.

Distribution: Widely distributed. Minimal amounts excreted in breast milk. Crosses the blood-brain barrier.

Metabolism/Excretion: Extensively metabolized by the liver.

Half-life: 12–15 hr.

Time/Action Profile

(antihistaminic effects)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
PO15–30 min6 hr4–12 hr
PO–ERunknownunknown8–24 hr

Patient/Family Teaching

Pronunciation

klor-fen-IR-a-meen audio

Code

NDC Code*