Kayphen
Kayphen Products are primarily used for
Allergic conditions, Respiratory disease with excessive mucus, Skin conditions with inflammation & itching
About Kayphen Products
Uses of Kayphen Products
Pheniramine is used in the treatment of allergic conditions, respiratory disease with excessive mucus, skin conditions with inflammation & itching and Meniere's disease.
Kayphen Products side effects
Common
Side Effect of Kayphen is Sedation.
How Kayphen Products work
Pheniramine 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).
Patient Concerns about Kayphen Products
Frequently asked questions about Kayphen Products
Frequently asked questions about Pheniramine
Q. Can I take paracetamol with Kayphen 22.75mg Injection?
Yes, paracetamol can be taken with Kayphen 22.75mg Injection. They are used together in conditions when the patient has a fever along with symptoms of allergy (like running nose, tearing of eyes etc).
Q. Can Kayphen 22.75mg Injection cause sleep?
Kayphen 22.75mg Injection has strong sleep-inducing effects. It is therefore not prescribed if a person is involved in any work that requires mental alertness.
Q. Can Kayphen 22.75mg Injection cause weight loss?
No, Kayphen 22.75mg Injection is not known to cause weight loss.
Q. Are Kayphen 22.75mg Injection and chlorpheniramine same?
No, Kayphen 22.75mg Injection and Chlorpheniramine are not same. They are similar in chemical structure and both are older antihistaminics. Kayphen 22.75mg Injection does not contain chlorine in it whereas Chlorpheniramine does. However, both are used in the treatment of allergic conditions.
Q. Can I take vitamin C with Kayphen 22.75mg Injection?
Yes, vitamin C has a role in improving the immunity so it is given with Kayphen 22.75mg Injection for relieving the symptoms of common cold. No drug-drug interactions or any harmful effects have been reported when they are used together.
Q. Can the use of Kayphen 22.75mg Injection increase blood pressure?
Kayphen 22.75mg Injection does not cause an increase in blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you have increased blood pressure after taking Kayphen 22.75mg Injection as it would require proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q. Is Kayphen 22.75mg Injection a steroid?
No, Kayphen 22.75mg Injection is not a steroid. It is an antihistaminic medicine used in the treatment of some allergic conditions.
Q. How is Kayphen 22.75mg Injection given?
Kayphen 22.75mg Injection is administered either slowly by intravenous route (1ml per minute) or intramuscularly.
Q. What is the dose of Kayphen 22.75mg Injection?
The dose of Kayphen 22.75mg Injection is 1-2 mL twice a day given intramuscularly or via slow intravenous injection.
Q. Can Kayphen 22.75mg Injection cause dry mouth?
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
Q. Does Kayphen 22.75mg Injection cause drowsiness?
Yes, Kayphen 22.75mg Injection causes drowsiness. Both the dosage and the time of administration should be carefully considered in patients whose activities (e.g., driving a vehicle or operating machinery) demand special concentration.
Q. Can Kayphen 22.75mg Injection be given to patients with severe liver disease?
Pheniramine present in Kayphen 22.75mg Injection is metabolised in the liver. Thus, your doctor will consider dose adjustments in case you have severe liver disease.