Karbinal, Ryvent Medication Summary
No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication?
This medication is described in FDA/DailyMed prescribing information. No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication used for?
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 angio-edema. Dermatographism. As therapy for anaphylactic reactions adjunctiveto epinephrine and other standard measures after the acute manifestations have been controlled. Amelioration of the severity of allergic reactions to blood or plasma.
What should I know before taking it?
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 section).
What important warnings are listed?
Deaths have been reported in children less than 2 years of age who were taking antihistamines, including carbinoxamine-containing drug products, therefore, carbinoxamine maleate is contraindicated in children younger than 2 years of age (see CONTRAINDICATIONS). Antihistamines should be used with considerable caution in patients with: narrow angle glaucoma, stenosing peptic ulcer, symptomatic prostatic hypertrophy, bladder neck obstruction, pyloroduodenald obstruction.
How is this medication usually taken?
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 bebased 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 followingdosage schedules: Tablets Usual Adult Dosage: 1 or 2 tablets (4 to 8 mg) 3 to 4 times daily. Usual.
What side effects are listed?
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,.
What interactions are listed?
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors prolong and intensify the anticholinergic (drying) effects of antihistamines. Carbinoxamine maleate has additive effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants (hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers, etc.).
Where can I find the official prescribing information?
Review the full prescribing information on DailyMed: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=14266e97-674b-b6a9-37a2-a955f0a01c4f
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