Carbinoxamine (Maleate)

Drug #1222

Carbinoxamine (Maleate) is antihistamine. Histamine mediates allergic and inflammatory reactions. It provides relief of symptoms of allergic reactions such as rash, hives, watery eyes, runny nose, itchy eyes and sneezing. Carbinoxamine (Maleate) is also used to treat motion sickness, for relief of anxiety or tension, or sleeplessness.

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Primary Characteristics

It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Ethanamine.

Molecular Weight: 406.87 · Solubility in Water: 1 in < 1 ml · Solubility in Alcohol: 1 in 1.5 ml · Non-proprietary name: Carbinoxamine (Maleate) · pH: 4.6.

Molecular structure of Carbinoxamine (Maleate)

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Carbinoxamine (Maleate) is primarily indicated in conditions like Allergic rhinitis, Angioedema, Conjuctivitis, Urticaria.

Contraindications

Carbinoxamine (Maleate) is contraindicated in conditions like Hypertension, Coronary artery disease, Hypersensitivity to the drug, Breast feeding.

Dosage

None recorded.

Drug Interactions

Unknown2 interactions

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

Carbinoxamine (Maleate) is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Dizziness, Drowsiness, Dry mouth, Nausea.

Warnings / Precautions

Carbinoxamine should be used with caution in bone marrow depression. Patients should observe caution while driving or performing other task requiring alertness because it may cause drowsiness. It should be used with caution in patients with urinary retention, history of bronchial asthma, hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular or liver disease. It should be used with caution in person with acute or chronic respiratory impairment, especially in children. Do not give subcutaneously because irritation or lesion may occur.

Available Brands

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Multi-Ingredient Combinations

Drops

1 mg/ml

Syrup

1.34 mg/5ml 2 mg/5ml

Tabs

8 mg

Storage Conditions

Carbinoxamine (Maleate) should be stored Liq.

Drug Classification

1.25.2.1 — Cold preparations

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Carbinoxamine (Maleate) in Pakistan:

Abbott Askari Helicon Neo Stanley Wilsons