CARBINOXAMINE MALEATE

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Brand names: CARBINOXAMINE MALEATE

Oral

Mechanism of Action

Mechanism of Actions Carbinoxamine maleate, an ethanolamine derivative, is an antihistamine with anticholinergic (drying) and sedative properties. Carbinoxamine appears to compete with histamine (type H1) for receptor sites on effector cells in the gastrointestinal tract, blood vessels and respiratory tract.

Indications

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FDA Warnings

WARNINGS Deaths have been reported in children less than 2 years of age who were taking antihistamines, including carbinoxamine-containing drug products, therefore, carbinoxamine maleate is contraindicated in children younger than 2 years of age (see CONTRAINDICATIONS )

Known Side Effects

9 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

>10%

Headache

1-10%

Fever

1-10%

Itching

1-10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Rash

1-10%

Drowsiness

1-10%

Vomiting

1-10%

Anxiety

0.1-1%

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral