Chlorpheniramine, Pseudoephedrine, and Codeine

Name: Chlorpheniramine, Pseudoephedrine, and Codeine

Pronunciation

(klor fen IR a meen, soo doe e FED rin, & KOE deen)

Administration

A special measuring device should be used to measure accurate doses for children <6 years of age; calibrated oral syringes are most accurate.

Test Interactions

See individual agents.

Adverse Reactions

Also see individual agents.

<1% (Limited to important or life-threatening): Hypogonadism (Brennan, 2013; Debono, 2011)

Monitoring Parameters

Relief of cough and allergy symptoms; respiratory and mental status, blood pressure, bowel function; signs or symptoms of hypogonadism or hypoadrenalism (Brennan 2013).

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