Uses of Tanapolamine

Tanapolamine belongs to the group of anti-allergic drugs with the ingredient Dexchlorpheniramine maleate 2mg. So what are the uses of Tanapolamine 2mg? Please refer to the article below to get more useful information about this drug.

The drug is used for the symptomatic treatment of various allergic manifestations: Rhinitis (seasonal or year-round), conjunctivitis, urticaria.
On the other hand, Tanapolamine is not allowed to be prescribed in the following cases:
The patient is hypersensitive to one of the ingredients of the drug. Patients are at risk for urinary retention related to prostatic urethral disorders. Patients with closed angle glaucoma. Not recommended for use in children under 6 years old due to the characteristics of the dosage form. Contraindications Tanapolamine 6mg is contraindicated in children under 15 years of age. Pregnant women should consider carefully before using the drug.

2.1. Dosage For the drug Tanapolamine 2mg content will be recommended with the following dosage:
Children from 6-12 years old: 1/2 tablet, 2-3 times a day. Adults and children over 12 years old: 1 tablet, 3-4 times a day. Doses are spaced at least 4 hours apart. For Tanapolamine content 6mg will be recommended with the following dosage: Adults and children over 15 years old take 1 tablet, twice a day in the morning and evening. The duration of treatment must be short, and treatment should be started in the evening because the drug can cause drowsiness.
Tanapolamine drug was determined to overdose when used at a dose of 12.5 - 25 mg/kg body weight. This is a dangerous level of overdose that can affect a person's life. The hallmarks of this condition are: excessive sleep, paradoxical central nervous system stimulation: Psychosis, seizures, apnea, convulsions, antimuscarinic effects, dystonic reactions and cardiac arrest pulse, arrhythmia.
Patients who appear the above signs should immediately take them to the nearest medical facility for treatment. The doctor will perform symptomatic treatment and support life function, special attention should be paid to liver, kidney, respiratory, heart and water and electrolyte balance. Patients can be prescribed gastric lavage or induce vomiting with syrup ipecacuanha. Then, use activated carbon and bleach to limit absorption.
If you forget a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time. Note that double the prescribed dose should not be taken.
In short, to use the drug safely, use Tanapolamine exactly as directed by your doctor, do not use it in an overdose, smaller or longer than prescribed.

During the use of the drug, patients may experience some side effects such as: drowsiness, heart palpitations, risk of urinary retention, postural hypotension, balance disorder, dizziness, memory loss or concentration, confusion, hallucinations,... Some rarer side effects, mainly in infants, can be agitation, irritability, insomnia...
Before prescribing the medication, your doctor Doctors always weigh the benefits and effectiveness of Tanapolamine more than the risk of side effects. However, some cases when using Tanapolamine may still occur unwanted effects.

Drug interactions can reduce the effect of Tanapolamine, or increase the effect of unwanted effects. Therefore, you should not use Tanapolamine with:
Alcohol: increases the sedative effect of H1 antihistamines. This causes symptoms of decreased concentration and lack of alertness. Thus, for the group of subjects who often drive or operate machinery, it will be very dangerous. Other CNS depressants (morphine analgesics and antitussives, sedative antidepressants, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, clonidine and related drugs, hypnotics, methadone, drugs) neuroleptics, anxiolytics): increased central nervous system depression. Reduced concentration and alertness can be dangerous when driving or operating machinery. Atropine and drugs with atropine-like action (imipramine antidepressants, anticholinergic anti-vibration drugs, atropine-like antispasmodics, disopyramide, phenothiazine neuroleptics): increased effects Adverse effects of atropine group such as urinary retention, constipation, dry mouth.

Dexchlorpheniramine may increase the risk of urinary incontinence due to the anticholinergic side effect of the drug, especially in patients with prostate enlargement, urinary tract obstruction, pyloric obstruction and exacerbation in patients with weakness muscle. There is a risk of respiratory complications, respiratory depression and apnea in people with obstructive pulmonary disease or in young children. Use caution in the presence of chronic lung disease, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. There is a risk of tooth decay in patients with long-term treatment, due to the anti-acetylcholine effect, causing dry mouth. The drug may cause drowsiness, dizziness, dizziness, blurred vision and psychomotor impairment in some patients. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machinery. Avoid use in people with glaucoma. Use with caution in the elderly (greater than 60 years of age) because these individuals are often more sensitive to the anticholinergic effects. Use with caution in patients with diabetes, patients with lactose intolerance because the drug contains lactose. Use during pregnancy only when clearly needed. Do not take the drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy. Dexchlorpheniramine may be excreted in human milk and inhibit lactation. Because antihistamines can cause serious reactions in a nursing infant, consideration should be given to either not breastfeeding or not taking the drug, depending on how essential the drug is to the mother.