The Brand Name MERITUS Has Generic Salt :: Dextromethorphan 

MERITUS  Is From Company Mercury Priced :: Rs. 25.7

MERITUS have Dextromethorphan is comes under Sub class #N/A of  Main Class #N/A

Main Medicine Class:: #N/A  Sub Medicine Class :: #N/A 

 Salt Name :  OR Generic Name Form Price : MRP /Probable Packing
Dextromethorphan  SYR  Rs. 25.7  60ML
Brand Name Company / Manufacturers Strength Unit Price / 60ML
 MERITUS  Mercury  10,4;MG /5ML  60ML Rs. 25.7

Company  Brand Name  Salt Combination Main Medical Class Sub Medical Class
 From Mercury :: MERITUS  Dextromethorphan  #N/A #N/A

Indications for Drugs ::

Flu, Colds, Runny nose, Dry coughs, Non-productive cough, Nasal congestion

Drug Dose ::

Adult 2 teaspoonful three times a day. Children Over 12 years 2 teaspoonful three times a day 6-12 years 1 teaspoonful three times a day 2-6 years 1/2 teaspoonful three times a day or as directed by the physician

Contraindication ::

Patients at risk of developing resp failure. During an acute attack. Patients receiving MAOI or for 2 wk after discontinuing them. Persistent or chronic cough.

Drug Precautions ::

3rd trimester of pregnancy; atopic childn; child <1 yr; sedated or debilitated patients; patients confined to supine position; history of asthma. Moderate to severe renal impairment; liver disease. Drug Side Effects ::

Dizziness, GI disturbances.

Pregnancy category ::
Pregnancy category

3

Drug Mode of Action ::  

Triprolidine is a potent competitive histamine H1-receptor antagonist with mild sedating and antimuscarinic properties. Pseudoephedrine, an ?- and ?-adrenergic receptor agonist, mediates vasoconstriction via direct stimulation of ?-adrenergic receptors of the respiratory mucosa. Dextromethorphan is a centrally acting cough suppressant which acts on the cough centre in the medulla.

Drug Interactions ::

Dextromethorphan: Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), antipsychotics, anxiolytics and hypnotics, cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, domperidone, metoclopramide, mexiletine, CYP2D6 inhibitors, ritonavir, alcohol. Potentially Fatal: Memantine, moclobemide. Triprolidine + Pseudoephedrine: Increased BP with other sympathomimetic agents (e.g. decongestants, TCA, appetite suppressants). Reduced hypotensive effects of methyldopa, ?- and ?-adrenergic blockers. Increased side effects (e.g. somnolence, agitation) with atomoxetine. Potentially Fatal: Increased risk of hypertensive crisis with furazolidine, avoid concurrent use. Increased risk of hypertensive crisis with MAOIs; avoid concurrent use or within 2 wk after stopping MAOIs. Increased risk of psychosis with bromocriptine.

 

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