Chlorpheniramine¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Mechanism_Of_Action Á¤º¸ Chlorpheniramine binds to the histamine H1 receptor. This blocks the action of endogenous histamine, which subsequently leads to temporary relief of the negative symptoms brought on by histamine. Dextromethorphan¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Mechanism_Of_Action Á¤º¸ Dextromethorphan is an opioid-like drug that binds to and acts as antagonist to the NMDA glutamatergic receptor, it is an agonist to the opioid sigma 1 and sigma 2 receptors, it is also an alpha3/beta4 nicotinic receptor antagonist and targets the serotonin reuptake pump. Dextromethorphan is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, where it enters the bloodstream and crosses the blood-brain barrier. The first-pass through the hepatic portal vein results in some of the drug being metabolized into an active metabolite of dextromethorphan, dextrorphan, the 3-hydroxy derivative of dextromethorphan. Guaifenesin¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Mechanism_Of_Action Á¤º¸ Guaifenesin may act as an irritant to gastric vagal receptors, and recruit efferent parasympathetic reflexes that cause glandular exocytosis of a less viscous mucus mixture. Cough may be provoked. This combination may flush tenacious, congealed mucopurulent material from obstructed small airways and lead to a temporary improvement in dyspnea or the work of breathing.
Pharmacology
Chlorpheniramine¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Pharmacology Á¤º¸ In allergic reactions an allergen interacts with and cross-links surface IgE antibodies on mast cells and basophils. Once the mast cell-antibody-antigen complex is formed, a complex series of events occurs that eventually leads to cell-degranulation and the release of histamine (and other chemical mediators) from the mast cell or basophil. Once released, histamine can react with local or widespread tissues through histamine receptors. Histamine, acting on H1-receptors, produces pruritis, vasodilatation, hypotension, flushing, headache, tachycardia, and bronchoconstriction. Histamine also increases vascular permeability and potentiates pain. Chlorpheniramine, is a histamine H1 antagonist (or more correctly, an inverse histamine agonist) of the alkylamine class. It competes with histamine for the normal H1-receptor sites on effector cells of the gastrointestinal tract, blood vessels and respiratory tract. It provides effective, temporary relief of sneezing, watery and itchy eyes, and runny nose due to hay fever and other upper respiratory allergies. Dextromethorphan¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Pharmacology Á¤º¸ Dextromethorphan suppresses the cough reflex by a direct action on the cough center in the medulla of the brain. Dextromethorphan shows high affinity binding to several regions of the brain, including the medullary cough center. This compound is an NMDA receptor antagonist and acts as a non-competitive channel blocker. It is one of the widely used antitussives, and is also used to study the involvement of glutamate receptors in neurotoxicity. Guaifenesin¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Pharmacology Á¤º¸ Guaifenesin is an expectorant which increases the output of phlegm (sputum) and bronchial secretions by reducing adhesiveness and surface tension. The increased flow of less viscous secretions promotes ciliary action and changes a dry, unproductive cough to one that is more productive and less frequent. By reducing the viscosity and adhesiveness of secretions, guaifenesin increases the efficacy of the mucociliary mechanism in removing accumulated secretions from the upper and lower airway.
Absorption
Chlorpheniramine¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Absorption Á¤º¸ Well absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract. Dextromethorphan¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Absorption Á¤º¸ Rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Guaifenesin¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Absorption Á¤º¸ Rapidly absorbed from the GI tract
Chlorpheniramine¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Toxicity Á¤º¸ LD50 = 306 mg/kg in humans, mild reproductive toxin to women of childbearing age. Dextromethorphan¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Toxicity Á¤º¸ Not Available Guaifenesin¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Toxicity Á¤º¸ LD50 1510 mg/kg (rat, oral)
Drug Interactions
Chlorpheniramine¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Drug_Interactions Á¤º¸ Donepezil Possible antagonism of actionGalantamine Possible antagonism of actionRivastigmine Possible antagonism of actionEthotoin The antihistamine increases the effect of hydantoinFosphenytoin The antihistamine increases the effect of hydantoinMephenytoin The antihistamine increases the effect of hydantoinPhenytoin The antihistamine increases the effect of hydantoin Dextromethorphan¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Drug_Interactions Á¤º¸ Dihydroquinidine barbiturate Quinidine increases the toxicity of dextromethorphanQuinidine Quinidine increases the toxicity of dextromethorphanQuinidine barbiturate Quinidine increases the toxicity of dextromethorphanFluoxetine Combination associated with possible serotoninergic syndromeIsocarboxazid Possible severe adverse reactionMemantine Increased risk of CNS adverse effectsMoclobemide Increased CNS toxicityParoxetine Combination associated with possible serotoninergic syndromePhenelzine Possible severe adverse reactionRasagiline Possible severe adverse reactionSelegiline Combination associated with possible serotoninergic syndromeSibutramine Combination associated with possible serotoninergic syndromeTerbinafine Terbinafine increases dextromethorphan levelsTranylcypromine Possible severe adverse reaction Guaifenesin¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Drug_Interactions Á¤º¸ Not Available
Chlorpheniramine¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Description Á¤º¸ A histamine H1 antagonist used in allergic reactions, hay fever, rhinitis, urticaria, and asthma. It has also been used in veterinary applications. One of the most widely used of the classical antihistaminics, it generally causes less drowsiness and sedation than promethazine. [PubChem] Dextromethorphan¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Description Á¤º¸ The d-isomer of the codeine analog of levorphanol. Dextromethorphan shows high affinity binding to several regions of the brain, including the medullary cough center. This compound is an NMDA receptor antagonist (receptors, N-methyl-D-aspartate) and acts as a non-competitive channel blocker. It is one of the widely used antitussives, and is also used to study the involvement of glutamate receptors in neurotoxicity. [PubChem] Guaifenesin¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Description Á¤º¸ An expectorant that also has some muscle relaxing action. It is used in many cough preparations. [PubChem]