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Phenylpropanolamine, Pyrilamine, and
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Phenyltoloxamine,
Phenylpropanolamine, Pyrilamine, and
Pheniramine |
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Pronunciation |
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(fen
il tol OKS a meen, fen il proe pa
NOLE a meen, peer IL a meen, & fen IR a meen) |
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U.S. Brand
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Poly-Histine-D®
Capsule |
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Generic
Available |
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Yes |
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Pharmacological Index |
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Cold Preparation |
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Use |
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Treatment of nasal congestion |
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Adverse
Reactions |
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See individual agents |
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Drug
Interactions |
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See individual agents |
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Usual Dosage |
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Oral: Adults: One capsule every 8-12 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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Phenylpropanolamine: Up to 10% of patients could experience tachycardia,
palpitations, and dry mouth; use vasoconstrictor with caution
Pyrilamine: No effects or complications reported
Pheniramine: No effects or complications reported |
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Dosage Forms |
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Capsule: Phenyltoloxamine citrate 16 mg, phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride 50
mg, pyrilamine maleate 16 mg, and pheniramine maleate 16
mg |
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