Chlorphenamine Maleate Flashcards
1
Q
What medicine group is CM part of?
A
Sedating antihistamines
2
Q
What are the routes of administration for CM?
A
Mouth
Injection
Intravenous
3
Q
What are the indications of CM?
A
Relief for allergic reaction symptoms e.g hay fever, urticaria, food allergy, drug reactions, itch associated with chicken pox
4
Q
Side effects of CM?
A
Drowsiness, headaches, psycho motor impairment, antimuscarinic effects (urinary retention, dry mouth, blurred vision, gastrointestinal disturbances)
5
Q
What are the interactions and cautions in relation to CM?
A
Sedative effects increased when given with opioid analgesics or alcohol
6
Q
Nursing implications of CM?
A
To observe for drowsiness.
