Dexbrompheniramine and Pseudoephedrine (Drixoral)

Category:

• Miscellaneous

Description:

• Antihistamine and sympathomimetic

Indications:

• allergic rhinitis

Contraindications:

• Severe hypertension, severe coronary artery disease

• Hypersensitivity to sympathomimetics

Precautions:

• Pregnancy category C

• Angina, prostatic hypertrophy, heart disease

• Mild to moderate hypertension, increased intracranial pressure, diabetes mellitus

Adverse Reactions (Side Effects):

• drowsiness, lethargy, anxiety, confusion, headache, tremors

• dysrhythmias, tachycardia

• anorexia, nausea, vomiting

Dosage:

Administered orally (sustained release tablet or capsule, tablet or capsule)

• Adult: 

  • PO SUS REL 1 tablet or capsule every 12 hours; 

  • PO tablet 1 every 4-6 hours