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).