Primatene Tablets

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  • Generic Name & Formulations
  • Indications
  • Dosage and Administration
  • Contraindications
  • Boxed Warnings
  • Warnings/Precautions
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Interactions
  • Adverse Reactions
  • Clinical Trials
  • Note
  • Patient Counseling

    • Primatene Tablets Generic Name & Formulations

    Legal Class

    OTC

    General Description

    Ephedrine HCl 12.5mg.

    Pharmacological Class

    Sympathomimetic.

    How Supplied

    Tabs—24, 60

    How Supplied

    Primatene Tablets are supplied as: packs of 24 packs of 60

    Storage

    Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F).

    Manufacturer

    Armstrong Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    Generic Availability

    NO

    Primatene Tablets Indications

    Indications

    Temporary relief of mild symptoms of intermittent asthma (eg, wheezing, tightness of chest, shortness of breath).

    Primatene Tablets Dosage and Administration

    Adult

    Do not exceed recommended dose. 1–2 tabs every 4 hours as needed. Max: 12 tabs per 24 hours.

    Children

    <12yrs: not recommended.

    Primatene Tablets Contraindications

    Contraindications

    During or within 14 days of MAOIs.

    Contraindications

    If currently taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, certain drugs taken for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug.
    History of an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.

    Primatene Tablets Boxed Warnings

    Not Applicable

    Primatene Tablets Warnings/Precautions

    Warnings/Precautions

    Asthma associated hospitalization. Cardiac disease. Hypertension. Diabetes. Thyroid disease. Seizures. Narrow angle glaucoma. Psychoses. Difficulties urinating. Enlarged prostate gland. Seek medical evaluation if symptoms worsen or do not improve within 60mins, or need 12 tabs in any day, or use >8 tabs/day for 3 or more days a week, or have >2 asthma attacks/week. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.

    Warnings/Precautions

    Primatene tablets will not give you asthma relief as quickly as an inhaled bronchodilator.

    Pregnancy Considerations

    Consult a health provider prior to use.

    Nursing Mother Considerations

    Consult a health provider prior to use.

    Primatene Tablets Pharmacokinetics

    See Literature

    Primatene Tablets Interactions

    Interactions

    Avoid caffeine-containing products, stimulant dietary supplements. Caution with other sympathomimetics (eg, phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine, ephedrine), antiasthmatics, weight control agents, antidepressants, antipsychotics, sedatives.

    Primatene Tablets Adverse Reactions

    Adverse Reactions

    Insomnia, tachycardia, tremors, nervousness, seizures.

    Primatene Tablets Clinical Trials

    See Literature

    Primatene Tablets Note

    Not Applicable

    Primatene Tablets Patient Counseling

    Patient Counseling

    Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help. Contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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