Pheniramine injection use, action ,side effects and dosage

🔶Pheniramine Injection use , action, side effects and dosage 🔶

Pheniramine injection is a medication used to treat allergic reactions, such as hay fever, hives, and allergic conjunctivitis. Here are some details about Pheniramine injection.

🔶Mechanism of action:
Pheniramine works by blocking the effects of histamine, which is a substance produced by the body during an allergic reaction .

🔶Dosage:

The usual adult dosage is 25 to 50 mg injected into a muscle or vein every 4 to 6 hours, as needed. The maximum daily dosage should not exceed 400 mg. The dosage for children should be determined by their weight and age.

🔶Administration:

Pheniramine injection is usually administered by a healthcare provider in a hospital or clinic setting. It is given either by injection into a muscle (intramuscular) or into a vein (intravenous). It should not be given by mouth.



🔶Side effects:

Some common side effects of Pheniramine injection include drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, blurred vision, and constipation. Serious side effects such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, and severe dizziness or fainting should be reported immediately to a healthcare provider.



🔶Contraindications:

Pheniramine injection should not be used in patients who are hypersensitive to Pheniramine or any of its components. It should also be avoided in patients who have narrow-angle glaucoma, urinary retention, severe liver disease, or respiratory depression.



It is important to note that Pheniramine injection should only be used under the guidance of a healthcare and provider and as proscribed.