: Antihistamine combined with an opioid agonist.
For more specific information on dosing and detailed pharmacology, refer to professional resources like the Nursing Central Drug Guide or the Washington Manual . Chlorpheniramine Polistirex/codeine Polistirex (Tuxarin ER)
: Because opioids can cause significant constipation, bowel function should be routinely monitored. Patients are often encouraged to increase fluid and fiber intake or use stimulant laxatives if treatment exceeds 2–3 days. Contraindications and Risks 110353
: Contraindicated for patients with acute or severe bronchial asthma or significant respiratory depression.
: Assess respiratory rate, pulse, and blood pressure before and during administration. If the respiratory rate drops below 10 per minute, the patient should be checked for sedation and respiratory depression. : Antihistamine combined with an opioid agonist
: Acts directly on the cough center in the brain to suppress the cough reflex. Key Assessment & Safety Monitoring
: A thorough assessment of the risk for opioid addiction, abuse, or misuse must be conducted prior to starting therapy. Patients are often encouraged to increase fluid and
: Crushing, chewing, or snorting the extended-release product can lead to an uncontrolled delivery of codeine, which may result in a fatal overdose.