Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Age: Adult |
Dose: Oral – 4 mg Frequency: every 4-6 hours Note: Maximum 24 mg daily |
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Indication: Adjunct in the emergency treatment of anaphylactic shock Age: Adult |
Dose: Intramuscular, subcutaneous, or slow intravenous injection – 10-20 mg Frequency: over 1 minute Note: Maximum dose 40 mg daily |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Age: 1-2 years |
Dose: Oral – 1 mg Frequency: twice daily Note: Maximum: 6 mg daily (1-5 years) |
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Age: 2-5 years |
Dose: Oral – 1 mg Frequency: every 4-6 hours Note: Maximum: 6 mg daily (1-5 years) |
Administration
- Take with food
- Take at regular intervals
Side Effect
- CNS depression
- sedation
- drowsiness
- lassitude
- dizziness
- GI upsets
- anorexia or increased appetite
- epigastric pain
- blurring of vision
- dysuria
- dryness of mouth
- tightness in chest
- hypotension
- muscular weakness
- tinnitus
- euphoria
- headache
- paradoxical CNS stimulation
- CV collapse and respiratory failure
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
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Psychotropic drugs (e.g. barbiturates, hypnotics, opioid analgesics, anxiolytics, Antipsychotics (Haloperidol, Risperidone, Quetiapine, Olanzapine, Clozapine, Aripiprazole))
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Potentiates sedative effect
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Alcohol
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Interaction could be dangerous (sedation/excitation)
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
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No specific contraindications listed
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Monitor for drowsiness
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store in a cool (Below 25°C temperature) and dry place protected from light. Keep out of the reach of children.
Data Sources
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