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Chlorphenamine

Chlorphenamine is an antihistamine prescribed twice daily for allergic conditions by competitively blocking H1 receptors. It may cause adverse effects like sedation, dizziness, and GI upset. Nurses should administer it with food if GI upset occurs, caution against crushing extended release pills, and avoid combining it with other drugs or alcohol due to potential interactions.

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Chlorphenamine

Chlorphenamine is an antihistamine prescribed twice daily for allergic conditions by competitively blocking H1 receptors. It may cause adverse effects like sedation, dizziness, and GI upset. Nurses should administer it with food if GI upset occurs, caution against crushing extended release pills, and avoid combining it with other drugs or alcohol due to potential interactions.

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DRUG MECHANISM OF INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS ADVERSE NURSING

ORDERED ACTION REACTIONS CONSIDERATIONS


Chlorphenamine 1 Chlorphenamine is Allergic Hypersensitivity, CNS depression, -Administer with
tad BID an H1-receptor conditions. neonates. sedation, food if GI upset
antagonist which drowsiness, occurs.
competetively lassitude,
blocks H1-receptor dizziness. GI -Caution patient not
sites on tissues. upsets, anorexia, to crush or chew SR
or increased preparations.
appetite,
epigastric pain, -Arrange for periodic
blurring of vision, blood tests during
dysuria, dryness prolonged therapy
of mouth,
tightness in chest, -Avoid OTC drugs;
hypotension, may contain
muscular ingredients that could
weakness, cause serious
tinnitus, euphoria, reaction if taken with
headache, this antihistamine.
paradoxical CNS
stimulation. -Avoid alcoholic
Potentially beverages.
Fatal: CV
collapse and
respiratory
failure.

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