CARBINOXAMINE MALEATE
Principio activo: CARBINOXAMINE MALEATE
Vía de administración
ORAL
Indicaciones
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Carbinoxamine maleate is effective for the symptomatic treatment of: Seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis. Vasomotor rhinitis. Allergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods. Mild, uncomplicated allergic skin manifestations of urticaria and angioedema. Dermatographism. As therapy for anaphylactic reactions adjunctive to epinephrine and other standard measures after the acute manifestations have been controlled. Amelioration of the severity of allergic reactions to blood or plasma.
Posología
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Carbinoxamine maleate is contraindicated in children younger than 2 years of age (see CONTRAINDICATIONS ). Carbinoxamine maleate should be taken on an empty stomach with water. DOSAGE SHOULD BE INDIVIDUALIZED ACCORDING TO THE NEEDS AND THE RESPONSE OF THE PATIENT. Carbinoxamine maleate dosage should be based on the severity of the condition and the response of the patient. The drug is well tolerated in adults in doses as high as 24 mg daily, in divided doses, over prolonged periods. On the other hand, some patients respond to as little as 4 mg daily. Clinical experience suggests the following dosage schedule: Usual Adult Dosage: 1 tablet (6 mg) 3 to 4 times daily
Contraindicaciones
CONTRAINDICATIONS Carbinoxamine maleate is contraindicated in children younger than 2 years of age. Carbinoxamine maleate is contraindicated in nursing mothers. Carbinoxamine maleate is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to the drug or on monoamine oxidase inhibitor therapy (see Drug Interactions ).
Embarazo y lactancia
Pregnancy Teratogenic Effects Animal reproductive studies have not been conducted with carbinoxamine maleate. It is also not known whether carbinoxamine maleate can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproductive capacity. Carbinoxamine maleate should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
Efectos adversos
ADVERSE REACTIONS The most frequent adverse reactions are underlined: Body as a whole: Urticaria, drug rash, anaphylactic shock, photosensitivity, excessive perspiration, chills, dryness of mouth, nose and throat Cardiovascular: Hypotension, headache, palpitations, tachycardia, extrasystoles Hematologic : Hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis Central nervous system: Sedation , sleepiness , dizziness , disturbed coordination , fatigue, confusion, restlessness, excitation, nervousness, tremor, irritability, insomnia, euphoria, paresthesia, blurred vision, diplopia, vertigo, tinnitus, acute labyrinthitis, hysteria, neuritis, convulsions Gastrointestinal: Epigastric distress , anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation Urogenital: Urinary frequency, difficult urination, urinary retention, early menses Respiratory: Thickening of bronchial secretions , tightness of chest and wheezing, nasal stuffiness To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Leading Pharma, LLC at 1-844-740-7500 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Fuente: OpenFDA. Última actualización: 2026-05-03. Este resumen es apoyo a la decisión clínica, no sustituye juicio profesional ni la ficha técnica oficial del laboratorio.
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