Medicine : Codistar Dx Syp(60ml)

Name:Codistar Dx Syp(60ml)
Type:Syrup
Manufacturer:Mankind Pharma
Generic Use:Codeine Phosphate , Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Composition:Codeine Phosphate(10 Mg) , Chlorpheniramine Maleate(4 Mg)
Substitutes:codistar dx syp(60ml) , cosome lcd syp(100ml) , codistar dx syp(60ml) , cosome lcd syp(100ml)


Generic ( Codeine Phosphate )


Typical use Of Codeine Phosphate :Mild To Moderate Pain, Acute Diarrhoea, Cough Suppressant, Mild To Moderate Pain
Mechanism of action of Codeine Phosphate :Codeine Phosphate Provides Relief By Blocking The Ascending Pain Pathways By Binding To Opiate Receptors Found In The CNS. It Also Helps Suppress Cough By Direct Action In The Medulla.
Drug Interaction of Codeine Phosphate :Enhanced Depressant Effects With Alcohol, Anaesthetics, Anxiolytics, Hypnotics, TCAs, Antipsychotics. Possible CNS Depression Or Excitation With MAOIs. May Alter Effects Of Other Compounds E.g. Cyclizine, Mexiletine, Cisapride, Metoclopramide And Domperidone.
Side effects of Codeine Phosphate :Dependence, Withdrawal Symptoms; Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation; Drowsiness, Confusion; Difficulty In Micturition, Ureteric Or Biliary Spasms, Urinary Retention; Dry Mouth, Dizziness, Sweating, Facial Flushing, Headache, Vertigo, Bradycardia, Tachycardia, Palpitations, Orthostatic Hypotension, Hypothermia, Restlessness, Mood Changes, Decreased Libido Or Potency, Hallucination, Miosis; Raised Intracranial Pressure, Muscle Rigidity.

INTERACTIONS OF CODEINE PHOSPHATE

How Codeine Phosphate will impact on Pregnancy ?

Experiences Of Drug Use And Evidence From Studies In Pregnant Women Have Shown Risk To Fetus. This Drug May Be Used In Pregnant Women If Benefit Outweighs The Risk. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Codeine Phosphate will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Possibly Unsafe: Evidence From Studies In Breastfeeding Women Show That There Is A Definite Risk Of Side Effects To The Breastfed Infants. However, Use Of The Drug In Breastfeeding Women Is Acceptable In Spite Of The Risk To The Infants, If The Drug Is Needed In A Life-threatening Situation Or For A Serious Disease For Which Safer Drugs Cannot Be Used Or Are Ineffective. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Codeine Phosphate

No Studies Found





Generic ( Chlorpheniramine Maleate )


Typical use Of Chlorpheniramine Maleate :For The Treatment Of Rhinitis, Urticaria, Allergy, Common Cold, Asthma And Hay Fever.
Mechanism of action of Chlorpheniramine Maleate :Chlorphenamine Is An H1-receptor Antagonist Which Competetively Blocks H1-receptor Sites On Tissues.
Drug Interaction of Chlorpheniramine Maleate :Avoid Excessive Alcohol Consumption. Anticholinergic Effects Of Chlorphenamine (e.g. Dry Mouth, Blurred Vision) May Be Enhanced By Drugs With Anticholinergic Effects Such As Antipsychotics, MAOI Or Tricyclic Antidepressants. Chlorphenamine Inhibits Phenytoin Metabolism And Can Lead To Phenytoin Toxicity.
Side effects of Chlorpheniramine Maleate :Blurred Vision, Dry Eyes, Mydriasis, Drowsiness, Fatigue, Headache, Dizziness, Psychomotor Impairment, Dry Mouth, Gastrointestinal Disturbances.

INTERACTIONS OF CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE

How Chlorpheniramine Maleate will impact on Pregnancy ?

Studies In Animals Have Shown No Risk To The Fetus, However There Are No Sufficient Studies In Humans. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Chlorpheniramine Maleate will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Moderately Safe: No Studies Have Been Conducted In Breastfeeding Women, However There Is Possibility Of Ill Effect To The Breastfed Infants; Or Studies Conducted In Breastfeeding Women Show Minimal Non-threatening Side Effects To The Infants. Drugs Should Be Given Only If The Potential Benefit Justifies The Potential Risk To The Infant. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Chlorpheniramine Maleate

No Studies Found