Brompheniramine

Brompheniramine
Adult Indications & Dosage
Pediatric Indications & Dosage
Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Use in Specific Populations
Administration & Monitoring
Overdosage
Pharmacology
Clinical Studies
How Supplied
Images
Patient Counseling Information
Precautions with Alcohol
Brand Names
Look-Alike Names

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Overview

Brompheniramine is a anticholinergic that is FDA approved for the treatment of hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or upper respiratory allergies. Common adverse reactions include hypersensitivity.

Adult Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)

• Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or upper respiratory allergies:

• runny nose
• sneezing
• itching of the nose or throat
• itchy, watery eyes

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Brompheniramine in adult patients.

Pediatric Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)

There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Brompheniramine in pediatric patients.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Brompheniramine in pediatric patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Brompheniramine in pediatric patients.

Contraindications

There is limited information regarding Brompheniramine Contraindications in the drug label.

Warnings

• Ask a doctor before use if you have

• a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis

glaucoma

• trouble urinating due to enlargement of the prostate gland

• Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
• When using this product

• excitability may occur, especially in children
• may cause drowsiness
• avoid alcoholic drinks
• alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect
• use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

• If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Trials Experience

There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Brompheniramine in the drug label.

Postmarketing Experience

There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Brompheniramine in the drug label.

Drug Interactions

There is limited information regarding Brompheniramine Drug Interactions in the drug label.

Use in Specific Populations

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category (FDA):

• Pregnancy Category

Pregnancy Category (AUS):

• Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category

There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Brompheniramine in women who are pregnant.

Labor and Delivery

There is no FDA guidance on use of Brompheniramine during labor and delivery.

Nursing Mothers

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Brompheniramine with respect to nursing mothers.

Pediatric Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Brompheniramine with respect to pediatric patients.

Geriatic Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Brompheniramine with respect to geriatric patients.

Gender

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Brompheniramine with respect to specific gender populations.

Race

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Brompheniramine with respect to specific racial populations.

Renal Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Brompheniramine in patients with renal impairment.

Hepatic Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Brompheniramine in patients with hepatic impairment.

Females of Reproductive Potential and Males

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Brompheniramine in women of reproductive potentials and males.

Immunocompromised Patients

There is no FDA guidance one the use of Brompheniramine in patients who are immunocompromised.

Administration and Monitoring

Administration

• Oral

• Intravenous

Monitoring

There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Brompheniramine in the drug label.

IV Compatibility

There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Brompheniramine in the drug label.

Overdosage

There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Brompheniramine in the drug label.

Pharmacology

There is limited information regarding Brompheniramine Pharmacology in the drug label.

Mechanism of Action

There is limited information regarding Brompheniramine Mechanism of Action in the drug label.

Structure

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Pharmacodynamics

There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Brompheniramine in the drug label.

Pharmacokinetics

There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Brompheniramine in the drug label.

Nonclinical Toxicology

There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Brompheniramine in the drug label.

Clinical Studies

There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Brompheniramine in the drug label.

How Supplied

Storage

There is limited information regarding Brompheniramine Storage in the drug label.

Images

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Patient Counseling Information

There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Brompheniramine in the drug label.

Precautions with Alcohol

• Alcohol-Brompheniramine interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

Brand Names

• ALA-HIST IR ®

Look-Alike Drug Names

• A® — B®

Drug Shortage Status

Price

References

The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.

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