CODEINE PHOSPHATE AND CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (Tuxarin) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

CODEINE PHOSPHATE AND CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE

What is the Trade Name for CODEINE PHOSPHATE AND CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE?

Tuxarin

What are the Indications for CODEINE PHOSPHATE AND CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TUXARIN ER is indicated for the relief of cough and symptoms associated with upper respiratory allergies or a common cold in adults 18 years of age and older. TUXARIN ER is a combination of codeine phosphate, an opiate agonist antitussive, and chlorpheniramine maleate, a histamine-1 (H1) receptor antagonist indicated for the relief of cough and symptoms associated with upper respiratory allergies or a common cold. ( 1 ) Important Limitations of Use Not indicated for pediatric patients under 18 years of age ( 8.4 )) Important Limitations of Use Not indicated for pediatric patients under 18 years of age [see Use in Special Population (8.4) ]

 

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References: https://open.fda.gov/

 

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