dexchlorpheniramine maleate
dexamethasone/dexamethasone sodium phosphate,
[deks′klôrfənir′əmēn mal′ē·it]
an antihistamine.
indications It is prescribed in the treatment of hypersensitivity reactions, including rhinitis, skin rash, and pruritus.
contraindications Asthma or known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use. It should not be given to newborns or lactating mothers.
adverse effects Drowsiness, skin rash, hypersensitivity reactions, dry mouth, and tachycardia may occur.
dexamethasone/dexamethasone sodium phosphate,
n brand name: Decaderm;
drug class: synthetic topical corticosteroid;
action: interacts with steroid cytoplasmic receptors to induce antiinflammatory effects;
uses: corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses; oral ulcerative inflammatory lesions.
drug class: synthetic topical corticosteroid;
action: interacts with steroid cytoplasmic receptors to induce antiinflammatory effects;
uses: corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses; oral ulcerative inflammatory lesions.
dexchlorpheniramine maleate
(deks´klorf
nir´mēn´ mālēāt),
n brand names: Dexchlor, Poladex TD;
drug class: antihistamine;
actions: acts on blood vessels, gastrointestinal system, respiratory system by competing with histamine for H1 receptor sites; decreases allergic response by blocking histamine;
uses: allergy symptoms, rhinitis, pruritus, contact dermatitis.
nir´mēn´ mālēāt), n brand names: Dexchlor, Poladex TD;
drug class: antihistamine;
actions: acts on blood vessels, gastrointestinal system, respiratory system by competing with histamine for H1 receptor sites; decreases allergic response by blocking histamine;
uses: allergy symptoms, rhinitis, pruritus, contact dermatitis.
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