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In accordance with the name of the group (antihistamines, CTM drugs work by
blocking certain natural substances (histamine) produced by the body during
allergic reactions Histamine has the effect of dilating blood vessels and causing
itching.
Source: CTM Medication: Usefulness and Side Effects
In addition, CTM drugs also block other natural ingredients made by the body,
acetylcholine, which helps to dry some body fluids to relieve the symptoms of
watery eyes and runny nose when the flu or allergic attacks.
more complete list of conditions or diseases that can be treated with CTM:
1. Allergic Nosebleed
2. Allergic Conjunctivitis (RINITIS ALERGI)
3. Rhinitis Vasomotor Nose Blocked Aqueous
4. Nose Itchy Nose Nose Itchy and
5. Sneezing
How to Safely Use CTM Medication Because these drugs do not cure or shorten
the duration of the flu and of course it can cause serious side effects. To reduce the
risk of serious side effects, use it according to recommended dosage. Do not use
CTM drugs to make your child drowsy. While using this medication do not take
other cold cough medicines that may contain the same or similar ingredients. Ask
your doctor for advice on other ways to relieve symptoms of a cold cough (such as
drinking enough fluids, using a humidifier or saline drops / nasal spray).
To relieve side effects in the form of dry mouth, drink plenty of fluids.
Chlorpheniramine can also dry and coagulate mucus in the lungs, thus providing
more difficult effects for breathing and lung clearance. To prevent this effect, drink
plenty of fluids.
If the doctor has been prescribed this CTM drug, remember that he has
judged that the benefits of this drug outweigh the risks of side effects for you.
Many people using this drug have no serious side effects. Call your doctor
immediately in case of serious side effects, such as: mental / mood changes (eg,
hallucinations, irritability, nervousness, confusion), ringing ears, difficulty
urinating, easy bruising / bleeding, rapid or irregular heartbeat, or seizures. If for 3
days you are taking this CTM medication to treat itching or other, but showing no
signs of improvement in your condition, then consult further with your doctor.