Ammonium chloride + Sodium citrate + Guaiphenesin + Chlorpheniramine Maleate Pharmacology

Ammonium chloride + Sodium citrate + Guaiphenesin + Chlorpheniramine Maleate

About Ammonium chloride + Sodium citrate + Guaiphenesin + Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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Mechanism of Action of Ammonium chloride + Sodium citrate + Guaiphenesin + Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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Pharmacokinets of Ammonium chloride + Sodium citrate + Guaiphenesin + Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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Onset of Action for Ammonium chloride + Sodium citrate + Guaiphenesin + Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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Duration of Action for Ammonium chloride + Sodium citrate + Guaiphenesin + Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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Half Life of Ammonium chloride + Sodium citrate + Guaiphenesin + Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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Side Effects of Ammonium chloride + Sodium citrate + Guaiphenesin + Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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Contra-indications of Ammonium chloride + Sodium citrate + Guaiphenesin + Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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Special Precautions while taking Ammonium chloride + Sodium citrate + Guaiphenesin + Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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Pregnancy Related Information

Contraindicated. Since Chlorpheniramine Maleate is contraindicated in pregnancy the combination generic cannot be used in pregnancy

Old Age Related Information

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Breast Feeding Related Information

Contraindicated. Since Chlorpheniramine Maleate is contraindicated in breast feeding mother the combination generic cannot be used in lactation.

Children Related Information

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Indications for Ammonium chloride + Sodium citrate + Guaiphenesin + Chlorpheniramine Maleate

1.Cough due to allergy
2.Cold

Interactions for Ammonium chloride + Sodium citrate + Guaiphenesin + Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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Typical Dosage for Ammonium chloride + Sodium citrate + Guaiphenesin + Chlorpheniramine Maleate

Adult:1 - 2 teaspoonful to be taken 3 - 4times daily

Schedule of Ammonium chloride + Sodium citrate + Guaiphenesin + Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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Storage Requirements for Ammonium chloride + Sodium citrate + Guaiphenesin + Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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Effects of Missed Dosage of Ammonium chloride + Sodium citrate + Guaiphenesin + Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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Effects of Overdose of Ammonium chloride + Sodium citrate + Guaiphenesin + Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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Ammonium chloride

About Ammonium chloride

Ammonium compound, Acidifier,Expectorant.

Mechanism of Action of Ammonium chloride

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Pharmacokinets of Ammonium chloride

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Onset of Action for Ammonium chloride

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Duration of Action for Ammonium chloride

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Half Life of Ammonium chloride

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Side Effects of Ammonium chloride

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Contra-indications of Ammonium chloride

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Special Precautions while taking Ammonium chloride

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Pregnancy Related Information

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Old Age Related Information

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Breast Feeding Related Information

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Children Related Information

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Indications for Ammonium chloride

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Interactions for Ammonium chloride

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Typical Dosage for Ammonium chloride

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Schedule of Ammonium chloride

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Storage Requirements for Ammonium chloride

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Effects of Missed Dosage of Ammonium chloride

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Effects of Overdose of Ammonium chloride

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Sodium citrate

About Sodium citrate

Sodium compound,citrates, Urinary alkalinizing agent, a directly acing expectorant.

Mechanism of Action of Sodium citrate

Sodium citrate is an alkalinizing agent which is used to make the urine more alkaline (less acidic).It prevents certain kinds of kidney stones and also relieve discomfort in mild urinary tract infections such as cystitis. Sodium citrate also makes the blood more alkaline in certain conditions. Sodium citrate is a directly acing expectorant which increases bronchial secretion by salt action.

Pharmacokinets of Sodium citrate

Absorption: Administered orally, Metabolism: Metabolized in to sodium bicarbonate, Excretion: Excreted through urine.

Onset of Action for Sodium citrate

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Duration of Action for Sodium citrate

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Half Life of Sodium citrate

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Side Effects of Sodium citrate

1. Polyuria
2. Hypernatremia
3. Metabolic alkalosis
4. Diarrhea
5. Loose bowel movements
6. Allergic reactions (rare)
7. Chest pain (rare)
8. Shortness of breath (rare)

Contra-indications of Sodium citrate

Hypersensitivity to the drug

Special Precautions while taking Sodium citrate

1. Renal impairment
2. Edema
3. Hypertension
4. Patients on a sodium restricted diet
5. Along with other medication
6. Addison`s disease
7. Type 2 diabetes mellitus
8. Chronic Diarrhea
9. Cardiac diseases
10. Toxemia of pregnancy
11. Urinary tract infections

Pregnancy Related Information

Use with caution

Old Age Related Information

Use with caution

Breast Feeding Related Information

Use with caution

Children Related Information

May be used

Indications for Sodium citrate

1. Expectorant
2. Kidney stones
3. Cystitis
4. Gout
5. Urine and blood alkaliniser
6. Symptomatic treatment of nausea and vomiting

Interactions for Sodium citrate

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Typical Dosage for Sodium citrate

Oral:
Expectorant: 0.3 to 1g
As alkaliniser: Dosage individualized and varies in different combinations Symptomatic treatment of nausea and vomiting: Use 5%Sodium citrate in the following doses:
Adults: 2 to3 g; 3 to 4 times daily.
Children (up to 3 months): 0.05 g;
Children (3 to 6 months): 0.1 g;
Children (6 to 12 months): 0.25 g;
Children (2 to 3 years): 0.30 g;
Children (4 to 7 years): 0.50 g;
Children (8 to 14 years): 1 to 2 g; 3 to 4 times daily

Schedule of Sodium citrate

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Storage Requirements for Sodium citrate

Store in a cool dry area in a tightly closed container. Protect from direct light, heat, and moisture

Effects of Missed Dosage of Sodium citrate

Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Effects of Overdose of Sodium citrate

Provide symptomatic treatment and supportive measures.

Guaiphenesin

About Guaiphenesin

Propanediol derivative, Expectorant.

Mechanism of Action of Guaiphenesin

Guaiphenesin is an expectorant which after absorption from the gastrointestinal tract secreted by tracheobronchial glands and directly increase bronchial secretion and mucosal ciliary action. It increases respiratory tract fluid by reducing adhesiveness and surface tension, reducing viscosity of the secretions and there by facilitating their removal and clears chest congestion.
Action in local vaginal preparations: Guaiphenesin helps to thin the thick or sticky cervical mucus.

Pharmacokinets of Guaiphenesin

Absorption: Well absorbed orally.Distribution: It is secreted by the tracheobronchial glands.
Metabolism: It is metabolized primarily to Beta-2-methoxyphenoxy-lactic acid. Excretion: It is excreted in the urine.

Onset of Action for Guaiphenesin

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Duration of Action for Guaiphenesin

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Half Life of Guaiphenesin

60 minutes

Side Effects of Guaiphenesin

1. Headache
2. Dizziness
3. Nausea
4. Vomiting
5. Rash
6. Diarrhoea
7. Drowsiness
8. Stomach pain

Contra-indications of Guaiphenesin

1. Hypersensitivity to the drug
2. Chronic or persistent cough associated with chronic lower respiratory tract diseases
3. Asthma
4. Bronchitis
5. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
6. Emphysema

Special Precautions while taking Guaiphenesin

1. Porphyria

Pregnancy Related Information

Use with caution

Old Age Related Information

Use with caution

Breast Feeding Related Information

Contraindicated

Children Related Information

May be used

Indications for Guaiphenesin

1. Expectorant
2. Thick or sticky cervical mucus

Interactions for Guaiphenesin

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Typical Dosage for Guaiphenesin

Oral :
Adults and children over 12 years: 100 to 400mg up to 6 times daily as required.Maximum dose: 2.4g/day
Children (age 6 to 11): 100 to 200mg up to 6 times daily as required.Maximum dose: 1.2g/day
Children (age 2 to 5): 50 to 100mg up to 6 times daily as required.Maximum dose: 600mg/day
Extended release:
Adults and children over 12 years: 600 to 1200mg twice daily. Not to exceed 2.4g in 24 hours
Children (age 6 to 12): 600mg twice daily. Not to exceed 1.2g in 24 hours
Children (age 2 to 6): 300mg twice daily. Not to exceed 600mg in 24 hours
Thick or sticky cervical mucus: 200mg 2 to 3 times daily from 4 days prior to ovulation and continue through ovulation day.

Schedule of Guaiphenesin

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Storage Requirements for Guaiphenesin

Store at a temperature below 30 degree C. Keep out of reach of children.

Effects of Missed Dosage of Guaiphenesin

Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Effects of Overdose of Guaiphenesin

Provide symptomatic treatment and supportive measures.

Chlorpheniramine Maleate

About Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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Mechanism of Action of Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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Pharmacokinets of Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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Onset of Action for Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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Duration of Action for Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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Half Life of Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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Side Effects of Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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Contra-indications of Chlorpheniramine Maleate

First Generation alkylamine H1 Antagonist, Antihistamine.

Special Precautions while taking Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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Pregnancy Related Information

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Old Age Related Information

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Breast Feeding Related Information

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Children Related Information

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Indications for Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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Interactions for Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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Typical Dosage for Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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Schedule of Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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Storage Requirements for Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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Effects of Missed Dosage of Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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Effects of Overdose of Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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