Clemastine
Indications
Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria, Angioedema
Adult Dose
Oral
Allergic Rhinitis
1.34 mg 2 times daily; not to exceed 8.04 mg/day for syrup or 2.68 mg/24 hours for tablets
Urticaria
2.68 mg PO 1-3 times daily; not to exceed 8.04 mg/day
Angioedema
2.68 mg PO 1-3 times daily; not to exceed 8.04 mg/day
Other Indications & Uses
Perennial & seasonal allergic & vasomotor rhinitis, relief of symptoms from colds, urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic reactions, pruritus, allergic conjunctivitis
Child Dose
Oral
Allergic Rhinitis
<6 years old: 0.05 mg/kg/day as clemastine base or 0.335-0.67 mg/day clemastine fumarate (0.25-0.5 mg base/day) divided q8-12hr; not to exceed 1.34 mg (1 mg base)
6-12 years old: 0.67-1.34 mg clemastine fumarate (0.5-1 mg base) q12hr; not to exceed 4.02 mg/day (3 mg/day base)
>12 years old: 1.34 mg 2 times daily; not to exceed 8.04 mg/day for syrup or 2.68 mg/24 hours for tablets
Urticaria
<6 years old: 0.05 mg/kg/day as clemastine base or 0.335-0.67 mg/day clemastine fumarate (0.25-0.5 mg base/day) divided q8-12hr; not to exceed 1.34 mg (1 mg base)
6-12 years old: 0.67-1.34 mg clemastine fumarate (0.5-1 mg base) q12hr; not to exceed 4.02 mg/day (3 mg/day base)
>12 years old: 2.68 mg PO 1-3 times daily; not to exceed 8.04 mg/day
Elderly Dose
Allergic Rhinitis
1.34 mg PO q12hr; not to exceed 8.04 mg/day for syrup or 2.68 mg/24 hours for tablets
Urticaria
2.68 mg PO qDay-q8hr; not to exceed 8.04 mg/day
Angioedema
2.68 mg PO qDay-q8hr; not to exceed 8.04 mg/day
Contra Indications
Documented hypersensitivity
Lower respiratory disease, eg, asthma (controversial)
Preemies & neonates
Nursing women
Precautions
Caution in narrow angle glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy, stenosing peptic ulcer, pyloroduodenal obstruction, or bladder neck obstruction, history of bronchial asthma, increased intraocular pressure, hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension
Patients should be warned about engaging in activities requiring mental alertness such as driving a car or operating appliances, machinery, etc
Antihistamines are more likely to cause dizziness, sedation, and hypotension in elderly patients
Pregnancy-Lactation
Not Classi
There is no available data on clascoterone cream use in pregnant women to evaluate a drug associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes.
There is no data regarding the presence of Clascoterone or metabolite in human milk or the effects on milk production and breastfed infant.
Interactions
Has additive effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants (hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers)
MAO inhibitors prolong and intensify the anticholinergic (drying) effects of antihistamines
Contraindicated (0)
Serious (11)
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Adverse Effects
Frequency Not Defined
CNS depression
Drowsiness
Sedation ranging from mild drowsiness to deep sleep (most frequent)
Dizziness
Lassitude
Disturbed coordination
Muscular weakness
Restlessness, insomnia, tremors, euphoria, nervousness, delirium, palpitation, seizures is less common
Epigastric distress
Anorexia
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Constipation
Cholestasis, hepatitis, hepatic failure, hepatic function abnormality, jaundice is rare
Eczema, pruritus, inflammation, papular rash, erythema on exposed skin may occur with topical formulation
Tachycardia, palpitation ECG changes (eg, widened QRS) Arrhythmias (eg, extrasystole, heart block)
Hypotension
Hypertension
Dizziness, sedation, and hypotension may occur in geriatric patients
Dryness of mouth, nose, and throat
Dysuria
Urinary retention
Impotence
Vertigo
Visual disturbances
Blurred vision
Diplopia; tinnitus
Acute labyrinthitis
Insomnia
Tremors
Nervousness
Irritability
Facial dyskinesia
Tightness of the chest
Thickening of bronchial secretions
Wheezing
Nasal stuffiness
Sweating
Chills
Early menses
Toxic psychosis
Headache
Faintness
Paresthesia
Agranulocytosis
Hemolytic anemia
Leukopenia
Thrombocytopenia
Pancytopenia
Mechanism of Action
Histamine H1-receptor antagonist in blood vessels, respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal tract