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| Pronunciation |
 (klor
fen IR a meen, e FED rin, fen il
EF rin, & kar bay ta PEN tane) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Rentamine®; Rynatuss® Pediatric Suspension; Tri-Tannate Plus® |
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Antihistamine/Decongestant/Antitussive |
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| Use |
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Symptomatic relief of cough |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Children: 2-6 years: 2.5-5 mL every 12 hours >6 years: 5-10 mL every 12 hours |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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Ephedrine: Use vasoconstrictors with caution since ephedrine may enhance cardiostimulation and vasopressor effects of sympathomimetics Phenylephrine: Use with caution since phenylephrine is a sympathomimetic amine which could interact with epinephrine to cause a pressor response |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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Chlorpheniramine: Prolonged use will cause significant xerostomia Ephedrine: No effects or complications reported Phenylephrine: Up to 10% of patients could experience tachycardia, palpitations, and dry mouth; use vasoconstrictor with caution |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Liquid: Carbetapentane tannate 30 mg, ephedrine tannate 5 mg, phenylephrine tannate 5 mg, and chlorpheniramine tannate 4 mg per 5 mL |
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