Question 1

What is Brompheniramine used for?

Accepted Answer

This medication is an antihistamine agent, prescribed for respiratory allergies, common cold, it﻿‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​﻿ching, hives (urticaria) and other allergic reactions. The medication works by inhibiting the effect of histamines in the body and thereby reducing the symptoms caused due to allergic reactions.

Question 2

What is the active ingredient in Brompheniramine?

Accepted Answer

BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE; PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Question 3

What are the side effects of Brompheniramine?

Accepted Answer

Most Common
-    Drowsiness, confusion, dizziness, dryness of mouth, n﻿‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​﻿ose, and throat, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, headache and chest congestion.
Serious
-    Vision problems and difficulty in urinating.

Question 4

Can Brompheniramine be used during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A:
Brompheniramine is a
first-generation antihistamine
that is generally co﻿‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​﻿nsidered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding (
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Question 5

What precautions should be taken with Brompheniramine?

Accepted Answer

• Caution should be exercised in patients with asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or other breathing problems, hypertension, increase﻿‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​﻿d eye pressure, ulcers, prostate enlargement, heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, or an overactive thyroid gland, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
•      It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Question 6

Who manufactures Brompheniramine?

Accepted Answer

TANTA PHARMACEUTICALS INC

Question 7

What ATC class does Brompheniramine belong to?

Accepted Answer

Brompheniramine: ATC R01BA53. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

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