MAO inhibitors prolong and intensify the anticholinergic (drying) effects of antihistamines.
Source: NLP:dexchlorpheniramine maleate
Brand names: Corphena
Route: Oral
Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS - Use in Newborn or Premature Infants This drug should not be used in newborn or premature infants. Use in Nursing Mothers Because of the higher risk of antihistamines for infants generally and for newborns and prematures in particular, antihistamine therapy is contraindicated in nursing mothers. Use in Lower Respiratory Disease Antihistamines should NOT be used to treat lower respiratory tract symptoms including asthma. Antihistamines are also contraindicated in the following conditions: Hypersensitivity to dexchlorpheniramine maleate or other antihistamines of similar chemical structure Monoamine oxidase inhibitor therapy (See Drug Interaction section)
1 interaction on record
MAO inhibitors prolong and intensify the anticholinergic (drying) effects of antihistamines.
Source: NLP:dexchlorpheniramine maleate