Pyrilamine (Maleate)
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Overview
Pyrilamine (Maleate) is anti-histamine, used in treatment of allergic rhinitis and allergic conjunctivitis and for prevention of allergic reactions to blood or plasma in patients with a known history of such reactions.
Indications
Pyrilamine (Maleate) is primarily indicated in conditions like Cold, Cough, Hypersensitivity reactions, Pruritus.
Contraindications
Pyrilamine (Maleate)
Side Effects
Pyrilamine (Maleate) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Bone marrow suppression. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Pyrilamine (Maleate) therapy.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Pyrilamine (Maleate) include Convulsions, Coma, Unconsciousness, Hypertension.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Pyrilamine (Maleate) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Drowsiness, Paresthesias,
Warnings
Pyrilamine 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 S/C because irritation or lesion may occur.
High Risk Groups
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
0.1 % (0.1 (0.1)) 4 hourly Ophthalmic — As required.
25 to 50 mg (38 (37.5)) 4 hourly PO —
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Pyrilamine (Maleate) was found.
Storage
Tab, Caps, Susp, Liq Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.