Mepyramine
Overview
Mepyramine is a first generation antihistamine targetting H1 receptor.It is an ethylenediamine derivative and is a sedating anti-histamine with antimuscarinic and sedative properties. Mepyramine (Maleate) is used for the symptomatic relief of hypersensitivity reaction and in pruritic skin disorders.
Categories
- 25 Drugs acting on the respiratory tract
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Mepyramine's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 25 to 50 mg | 38 (37.5) | 8 hourly | PO | |
| 50 mg | 50 (50) | As recommended. | PO | At night for insomnia |
| 2 % | 2 (2) | As recommended. | Topical | |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Mepyramine is available. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Mepyramine is available. |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Mepyramine
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