Fenimex IM/IV

Name: Fenimex IM/IV
SKU: SKU-94bzIUZ6
Availability: InStock

Injection - 45.5mg/2ml

Asiatic Laboratories Ltd.

Generic: Pheniramine Maleate

1 Injection

Original price was: Tk. 8.Current price is: Tk. 7.

Description

Medicine Overview of Fenimex IM/IV 45.5mg/2ml Injection

Introduction

Fenimex IM/IV is an antiallergic medication. It treats symptoms of severe allergic reactions due to insect bite/sting, certain medicines, hives (rashes, swelling etc).

Fenimex IM/IV is given as an injection into veins or muscles under the supervision of a doctor. It should be taken as your doctor’s advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

Sleepiness is the most common side effect of this medicine. Avoid driving or attention-seeking activity. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. In some cases, it may cause dryness of mouth, so it is advised to drink more water, always carry sugar candy or maintain oral hygiene.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have glaucoma or have asthma issues or have high blood pressure. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol while on treatment.

Uses of Fenimex IM/IV

Allergic conditions

Side effects of Fenimex IM/IV

Common

Sleepiness

How to use Fenimex IM/IV

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Fenimex IM/IV works

Fenimex IM/IV is an antiallergic medication. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (histamine). This relieves symptoms of severe allergic reactions due to insect bite/sting, certain medicines, hives (rashes, swelling etc).

What if you forget to take Fenimex IM/IV?

If you miss a dose of Fenimex IM/IV, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Quick Tips

Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.

Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Fenimex IM/IV, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.

Brief Description

Indication

Allergic conditions, Motion sickness, Allergic conjunctivitis, Allergic rhinitis

Administration

Should be taken with food. Take after meals.

Adult Dose

Oral
Allergic conditions
Adult:
Syrup: 15-30 mg bid or tid.
Tablet: Up to 45 mg tid.
Max: 3 mg/kg/day.

Elderly: Syrup: 15-30 mg bid or tid. Tablet: Up to 45 mg tid. Max: 3 mg/kg/day.

Prophylaxis of motion sickness
Adult:
Syrup: 15-30 mg bid or tid.
Tablet: Up to 45 mg tid. Max: 3 mg/kg/day.
Take 1st dose at least 30 min before travelling.

Child Dose

Oral
Allergic conditions
Child:
Tablet
5-10 yr: Half a 45-mg tablet up to tid; Tablet: Up to 45 mg tid.
>10 yr: Syrup: 15-30 mg bid or tid.
Max: 3 mg/kg/day.

Prophylaxis of motion sickness
Child: As maleate: 5-10 yr: Half a 45-mg tablet up to tid; >10 yr: Syrup: 15-30 mg bid or tid. Tablet: Up to 45 mg tid. Max: 3 mg/kg/day. Take 1st dose at least 30 min before travelling.

Contraindication

Symptomatic prostatic hypertrophy; neonates and premature infants.

Mode of Action

Pheniramine is an alkylamine derivative with histamine H1-receptor antagonist effects. It also has anticholinergic and moderate sedative effects.

Precaution

May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Has potential for abuse. Narrow angle glaucoma, asthma or severe CV disease. Antiemetic effect may mask signs of other conditions. Pregnancy and lactation. Elderly.

Side Effect

Sedation. Hypersensitivity reactions. Lassitude, dizziness, tinnitus, inability to concentrate, incoordination, irritability, insomnia and tremors. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, colic, epigastric pain, anorexia, dryness of mouth and constipation. Urinary retention. Palpitations, headache. Blurred vision, increased intraocular pressure. Muscular weakness. Rarely, blood dyscrasias e.g. agranulocytosis, haemolytic anaemia.

Interaction

May mask ototoxicity produced by aminoglycoside antibiotics.

Potentially Fatal: Potentiation of CNS depression by alcohol, sedatives, opioids, barbiturates, hypnotics, narcoleptics. May increase antimuscarinic effect of MAOIs, atropine and TCAs.