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Why is chlorphenamine injection contraindicated within 14 days of treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors?

Name: Why is chlorphenamine injection contraindicated within 14 days of treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:43:28.829Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Chlorphenamine injection is contraindicated in patients treated with monoamine oxidase inhibitors within the last 14 days because these medicines intensify chlorphenamine’s anticholinergic properties.

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Chlorphenamine injectionKyowa Kirin Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 7Document updated 8 February 2018

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