Drilldown: Medicines
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generic:
brand:
classes:
Beta Blocker (1) ·
Cardioselective (β1) (1) ·
[[:Category:Antiarrhythmics|Antiarrhythmic (Vaughan-Williams class IC)]] (1) ·
[[:Category:Antibacterials|Antibacterial]] (1) ·
[[:Category:Antitussives|Antitussive]] (1) ·
[[:Category:Beta-lactam_antibiotics|β-lactam antibiotic]] (1) ·
[[:Category:Cephalosporins|Cephalosporin (third-generation)]] (1) ·
[[:Category:Expectorants|Expectorant]] (1) ·
[[:Category:Fluoroquinolones|Fluoroquinolone antibiotic]] (1) ·
[[:Category:Mucolytics|Mucolytic]] (1)
mechanism:
None (1) ·
Cardioselective β1-adrenergic antagonist. Selectivity is dose-dependent and partially lost at higher doses. (1) ·
'"`UNIQ--vote-00000015-QINU`"' Pediatric ingestion (capsule chewed or punctured) releases the free local anesthetic and causes seizures, cardiac arrhythmia, and death'"`UNIQ--ref-00000016-QINU`"'. (1) ·
'"`UNIQ--vote-00000D7A-QINU`"' Substantial QT-interval prolongation — the most QT-prolonging fluoroquinolone — limits use in patients on other QT-prolonging agents or with electrolyte abnormalities'"`UNIQ--ref-00000D7B-QINU`"'. (1) ·
'"`UNIQ--vote-0000104D-QINU`"' Adequate hydration is at least as important as the drug in producing the expectorant effect clinically. Used in combination with dextromethorphan, decongestants, or antihistamines in many proprietary OTC cold preparations. (1) ·
'"`UNIQ--vote-0000113A-QINU`"' Concomitant β-blocker or CCB is required when used for AF to prevent 1:1 atrial flutter conduction (flecainide can slow atrial rate to a level where AV conduction allows dangerous ventricular rates). CYP2D6 substrate'"`UNIQ--ref-0000113B-QINU`"'. (1)
uses:
'"`UNIQ--vote-00000017-QINU`"' (1) ·
'"`UNIQ--vote-000004F5-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-000004F6-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-000004F7-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-000004F8-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-000004F9-QINU`"' (1) ·
'"`UNIQ--vote-000009DF-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-000009E0-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-000009E1-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-000009E2-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-000009E3-QINU`"' (1) ·
'"`UNIQ--vote-00000D7C-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-00000D7D-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-00000D7E-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-00000D7F-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-00000D80-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-00000D81-QINU`"' (1) ·
'"`UNIQ--vote-0000104E-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-0000104F-QINU`"' (1) ·
'"`UNIQ--vote-0000113C-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-0000113D-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-0000113E-QINU`"' (1)
starting dose:
100-200 mg PO TID (max 600 mg/d) (1) ·
200-400 mg PO q4h (IR); 600-1200 mg PO q12h (Mucinex 12-Hour ER) (1) ·
25–50 mg BID (tartrate); 25–100 mg daily (succinate); 12.5 mg daily in HFrEF (1) ·
300 mg PO BID, or 600 mg PO once daily, ×5-10 days; pediatric 14 mg/kg/d (1) ·
400 mg PO/IV once daily (1) ·
50 mg PO BID; titrate to 100-200 mg BID; pill-in-pocket 200-300 mg PO single dose for AF conversion (1)
preparations:
100, 150, 200 mg liquid-filled capsules ("perles") (1) ·
100, 200, 400 mg IR tablets; 600 mg, 1200 mg Mucinex ER tablets; many liquid formulations and combination products with dextromethorphan, pseudoephedrine, antihistamines (1) ·
300 mg capsules; 125, 250 mg/5 mL suspension (1) ·
400 mg tablets; 400 mg/250 mL IV; 0.5% ophthalmic solution (1) ·
50, 100, 150 mg tablets (1) ·
Tartrate: 25, 50, 100 mg tabs; 1 mg/mL IV. Succinate ER: 25, 50, 100, 200 mg. (1)
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routes:
onset:
duration:
halflife:
3–7 h (1) ·
Not well characterized'"`UNIQ--ref-00000018-QINU`"' (1) ·
~1 hour'"`UNIQ--ref-00001050-QINU`"' (1) ·
~1.7 hours'"`UNIQ--ref-000009E4-QINU`"' (1) ·
~12 hours'"`UNIQ--ref-00000D82-QINU`"' (1) ·
~14 hours (adults); longer in elderly and renal impairment'"`UNIQ--ref-0000113F-QINU`"' (1)
bioavailability:
16-21% capsule, 25% suspension (oral; iron and antacids reduce absorption substantially)'"`UNIQ--ref-000009E5-QINU`"' (1) ·
High (oral)'"`UNIQ--ref-00001051-QINU`"' (1) ·
Not well characterized'"`UNIQ--ref-00000019-QINU`"' (1) ·
~50% (1) ·
~90% (oral)'"`UNIQ--ref-00001140-QINU`"' (1) ·
~90% (oral; not affected by food but reduced by divalent cations)'"`UNIQ--ref-00000D83-QINU`"' (1)
pregnancy:
'''Avoid in pregnancy where alternatives exist''' (animal cartilage toxicity).<sup class="pcp-cn" title="This claim needs a citation.">[[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed|citation needed]]]</sup> (1) ·
Category C (1) ·
Generally considered acceptable.<sup class="pcp-cn" title="This claim needs a citation.">[[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed|citation needed]]]</sup> (1) ·
Generally considered safe in pregnancy.<sup class="pcp-cn" title="This claim needs a citation.">[[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed|citation needed]]]</sup> (1) ·
Limited human data; animal reproductive studies not conducted<sup class="pcp-cn" title="This claim needs a citation.">[[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed|citation needed]]]</sup> (1) ·
Use in fetal SVT (transplacental antiarrhythmic therapy) is established; otherwise weigh against alternatives.<sup class="pcp-cn" title="This claim needs a citation.">[[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed|citation needed]]]</sup> (1)
legal:
OTC in US (1) ·
Rx-only in US (1) ·
[[USLegal:Prescription only|Rx-only]] in US (2) ·
[[USLegal:Prescription only|Rx-only]] in US. '''Contraindicated in structural heart disease''' — CAST trial (1989) showed increased mortality from class IC agents in patients with prior MI; modern use is limited to structurally normal hearts'"`UNIQ--ref-00001141-QINU`"' (1) ·
[[USLegal:Prescription only|Rx-only]] in US. Carries the same fluoroquinolone-class '''Boxed Warnings''' as ciprofloxacin/levofloxacin'"`UNIQ--ref-00000D84-QINU`"' (1)
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