The efficacy and function of chlorpheniramine

Chlorpheniramine is a type of drug used to treat allergies and can help people constrict the blood vessels in the nasal mucosa. However, when people use this drug for the first time, they must be very unfamiliar with it, and they don’t know much about its effects and functions. Let’s take a look at what knowledge there is about Chlorpheniramine.

The function of chlorpheniramine is actually to fight allergies. It can help people constrict the blood vessels on the nasal mucosa, reduce some inflammatory exudates in the body, and effectively help people relieve nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing and other adverse symptoms. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the efficacy and effects of chlorpheniramine. Under normal circumstances, people can gradually stop using chlorpheniramine after their nasal symptoms are alleviated.

Who should not use chlorpheniramine?

1. It is forbidden for patients with epilepsy as it may induce epilepsy.

2. Use with caution in lactating women, patients with glaucoma, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, and prostate hypertrophy.

3. During the medication period, you are not allowed to drive a car, boat, airplane or other motor vehicle or operate any machine.

Main functions:

1. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine with the same main effect as diphenhydramine, but its sedative effect is generally weaker and its side effects are smaller than diphenhydramine.

2. Mainly used for various allergic diseases, such as insect bites, drug allergies, etc.

3. It can also be combined with other Chinese and Western medicines to treat colds, etc.

The main adverse reactions of this type of drug are:

1. Central nervous system depression, manifested as fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, etc.

2. This drug may also cause extrapyramidal reactions, gastrointestinal dysfunction, photosensitivity dermatitis, blood phase disorders and other reactions.

Note:

1. This medicine should not be used in premature infants and newborns. Infants of this age are sensitive to its anticholine effects, and older children are also very sensitive to its anticholine effects, sedation, and hypotension.

2. Due to the drowsiness side effect of antihistamines, patients should not drive vehicles, operate machinery, or drink alcohol after taking the medicine.

Although chlorpheniramine has many benefits and effects, some people may experience adverse conditions when using this drug, such as mild dry mouth, dizziness, nausea, drowsiness, etc., or skin bruises. However, such conditions are still rare in clinical practice, and it is normal for most people to use it.