Drilldown/Medicines
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classes:
[[:Category:5-alpha-reductase_inhibitors|5α-reductase inhibitor]] (1) ·
[[:Category:Androgen_modulators|Androgen modulator]] (1) ·
[[:Category:Antihyperglycemic_agents|Antihyperglycemic agent]] (1) ·
[[:Category:Antitussives|Antitussive]] (1) ·
[[:Category:Beta-lactam_antibiotics|β-lactam antibiotic]] (1) ·
[[:Category:BPH_treatments|Benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment]] (1) ·
[[:Category:Cephalosporins|Cephalosporin (third-generation)]] (1) ·
[[:Category:DPP-4_inhibitors|DPP-4 inhibitor]] (1) ·
[[:Category:Expectorants|Expectorant]] (1) ·
[[:Category:Incretin_modulators|Incretin pathway modulator]] (1) ·
[[:Category:Mucolytics|Mucolytic]] (1)
mechanism:
None (3) ·
'"`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-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)
uses:
'"`UNIQ--vote-00000017-QINU`"' (1) ·
'"`UNIQ--vote-0000052E-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-0000052F-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-00000530-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-0000104E-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-0000104F-QINU`"' (1) ·
'"`UNIQ--vote-0000117B-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) ·
300 mg PO BID, or 600 mg PO once daily, ×5-10 days; pediatric 14 mg/kg/d (1) ·
5 mg PO daily for BPH; 1 mg PO daily for androgenetic alopecia (1) ·
5 mg PO once daily (no renal dose adjustment, unlike sitagliptin) (1)
preparations:
1 mg, 5 mg tablets (1) ·
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) ·
5 mg tablets; combination with metformin (1)
fda max: (Click arrow to add another value)
routes:
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duration:
halflife:
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 (effective); terminal much longer'"`UNIQ--ref-0000117C-QINU`"' (1) ·
~5-6 hours in young men, ~8 hours in elderly'"`UNIQ--ref-00000531-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) ·
~30% (oral)'"`UNIQ--ref-0000117D-QINU`"' (1) ·
~63% (oral)'"`UNIQ--ref-00000532-QINU`"' (1)
pregnancy:
'''Pregnant individuals should not handle crushed/broken tablets''' (skin absorption risk); can cause hypospadias in male fetus. Not used in pregnancy.<sup class="pcp-cn" title="This claim needs a citation.">[[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed|citation needed]]]</sup> (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 data; switch to insulin where feasible.<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)
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