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Tyrosine | ||
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| Pronunciation |
 (KLEM
as teen & fen il proe pa
NOLE a meen) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Antihist-D®; Tavist-D® |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Antihistamine/Decongestant Combination |
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| Use |
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Symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis; pruritus of the eyes, nose or throat, lacrimation and nasal congestion |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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B |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Children >12 years and Adults: Oral: 1 tablet every 12 hours |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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Use with caution since phenylpropanolamine 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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Up to 10% of patients could experience tachycardia, palpitations, and dry mouth; use vasoconstrictor with caution |
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| Patient Information |
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May cause drowsiness. Avoid alcohol while taking this product as alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may worsen this effect. Use caution when driving or operating machinery. |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Tablet: Clemastine fumarate 1.34 mg and phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride 75 mg |
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