Carbinoxamine Maleate (carbinoxamine maleate)
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Overview
Carbinoxamine is an ethanolamine-derivative, first generation antihistamine.
Carbinoxamine shares the actions and uses of other antihistamines. (See Uses in the Antihistamines General Statement 4:00.)
Generic name: carbinoxamine maleate
Pronunciation: (kar-bi-NOX-a-meen)
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Carbinoxamine Maleate:
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Anaphylaxis Adjunct
- Dermatographic Urticaria
- Nasal Congestion
- Pruritus Of Skin
- Rhinorrhea
- Sneezing
- Urticaria
- Vasomotor Rhinitis
Also known as: Adjunct Medication Therapy For Anaphylactic Reaction, Adjunct Medication Therapy For Anaphylaxis, Allergy Eye Itch, Atopic Conjunctivitis, Autographism, Cnidosis, Dermatography, Dermographia, Dermographism, Dermography, Ebbecke's Reaction, Factitious Urticaria, Itching Wheals, Itchy Eyes Due To Allergies, Itchy Skin Eruption, Nasal Stuffiness, Nettle Rash, Ocular Itching Due To Allergies, Pruritic Dermatitis, Skin Writing, Uredo, Urticaria Factitia, Urticarial Rash, Urtication, Weal.
Dosing
Dosage of carbinoxamine maleate should be individualized according to the patient's response and tolerance. Some patients may respond to a dosage as low as 4 mg daily, although dosages as high as 24 mg daily are well tolerated.
Carbinoxamine maleate is administered orally. Carbinoxamine maleate tablets and oral solution should be taken on an empty stomach with water.
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Drug interactions
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Contraindications
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Adverse reactions
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Precautions
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It is not known whether carbinoxamine can cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women. Carbinoxamine should be used during pregnancy only when clearly needed.
Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions to antihistamines in nursing infants, particularly premature or full-term neonates, use of carbinoxamine is contraindicated in nursing women.
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