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- $Title{pseudoephedrine and azatadine combination}
- $Subject{Trinalin Repetabs Schering Adrenergic decongestant antihistamine
- pseudoephedrine azatadine upper respiratory tract infections hay fever
- allergies sinusitis inflammation sinuses constricting narrowing blood vessels
- nasal passages swelling congestion histamine chemical allergic reaction
- allergy}
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- Copyright (C) 1993 Publications International, Ltd.
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- pseudoephedrine and azatadine combination
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- BRAND NAME (Manufacturer)
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- Trinalin Repetabs (Schering)
-
- TYPE OF DRUG
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- Adrenergic (decongestant) and antihistamine
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- INGREDIENTS
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- pseudoephedrine and azatadine
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- DOSAGE FORM
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- Sustained-release tablets (120 mg pseudoephedrine and 1 mg azatadine)
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- STORAGE
-
- Pseudoephedrine and azatadine combination tablets should be stored at
- room temperature in a tightly closed container.
-
- USES
-
- Pseudoephedrine and azatadine combination medication is used to relieve
- the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections, hay fever and other
- allergies, and sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses).
- Pseudoephedrine belongs to a group of drugs known as adrenergic agents
- (decongestants). They act by constricting (narrowing) blood vessels in the
- nasal passages to reduce swelling and congestion.
- Azatadine belongs to a group of drugs known as antihistamines, which
- block the action of histamine, a chemical released by the body during an
- allergic reaction. It is, therefore, used to relieve or prevent symptoms of
- allergy.
-
- TREATMENT
-
- In order to avoid stomach upset, you can take pseudoephedrine and
- azatadine combination with food or with a full glass of milk or water unless
- otherwise directed.
- The sustained-release tablets should be swallowed whole. Breaking,
- chewing, or crushing these tablets destroys their sustained-release activity
- and may increase the side effects.
- If you miss a dose of this medication, take the missed dose as soon as
- possible, unless it is almost time for your next dose. In that case, do not
- take the missed dose at all; just return to your regular dosing schedule. Do
- not double the next dose.
-
- SIDE EFFECTS
-
- Minor.
-
- Anxiety; blurred vision; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness;
- dry mouth, nose, and throat; heartburn; insomnia; irritability; loss of
- appetite; nasal congestion; nausea; restlessness; decreased sweating;
- vomiting; or weakness. These side effects should disappear as your body
- adjusts to the medication.
- This medication can increase your sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid
- prolonged exposure to sunlight and sunlamps.
- If you are constipated, increase the amount of fiber in your diet (fresh
- fruits and vegetables, salads, bran, and whole-grain breads), exercise, and
- drink more water (unless your doctor directs you to do otherwise).
- Chew sugarless gum or suck on ice chips or a piece of hard candy to
- reduce mouth dryness.
- If you feel dizzy or light-headed, sit or lie down for a while; get up
- slowly from a sitting or reclining position, and be careful on stairs.
- In order to avoid difficulty in falling asleep, take this medication
- several hours before bedtime.
-
- Major.
-
- Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or
- particularly bothersome. TELL YOUR DOCTOR about chest pain, confusion,
- convulsions, difficult or painful urination, difficulty in breathing,
- fainting, hallucinations, headaches, loss of coordination, mood changes,
- nosebleeds, palpitations, rash, severe abdominal pain, sore throat, or unusual
- bleeding or bruising.
-
- INTERACTIONS
-
- Pseudoephedrine and azatadine combination can interact with several other
- types of medications:
- 1. Concurrent use of this medication with central nervous system
- depressants (drugs that slow the activity of the brain and spinal cord), such
- as alcohol, barbiturates, benzodiazepine tranquilizers, muscle relaxants,
- narcotics, pain medications, and phenothiazine tranquilizers, or with
- tricyclic antidepressants can cause extreme drowsiness.
- 2. Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (isocarboxazid, pargyline,
- phenelzine, or tranylcypromine) and tricyclic antidepressants can increase the
- side effects of this drug. At least 14 days should separate the use of this
- drug and the use of an MAO inhibitor.
- 3. The action of oral anticoagulants (blood thinners) may be decreased by
- the antihistamine component of this drug.
- 4. Procarbazine may interact with the antihistamine component of this
- drug.
- 5. The side effects of the antihistamine component of this medication may
- be increased by quinidine, procainamide, haloperidol, and phenothiazine
- tranquilizers.
- 6. The side effects of the decongestant component of this drug may be
- increased by digoxin or over-the-counter asthma, allergy, cough, cold, diet,
- or sinus preparations.
- 7. The blood-pressure-lowering effects of guanethidine may be decreased
- by this medication.
- TELL YOUR DOCTOR about any medications you are currently taking.
-
- WARNINGS
-
- * Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to
- any medications, especially to azatadine or other antihistamines (such as
- brompheniramine, carbinoxamine, chlorpheniramine, clemastine, cyproheptadine,
- dexchlorpheniramine, dimenhydrinate, dimethindene, diphenhydramine,
- diphenylpyraline, doxylamine, hydroxyzine, promethazine, pyrilamine,
- trimeprazine, tripelennamine, and triprolidine) or to pseudoephedrine or other
- adrenergic agents (such as albuterol, amphetamines, ephedrine, epinephrine,
- isoproterenol, metaproterenol, norepinephrine, phenylpropanolamine, and
- terbutaline).
- * Be sure to tell your doctor if you now have or if you have ever had
- diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, glaucoma, heart or blood vessel disease, hiatal
- hernia, high blood pressure, myasthenia gravis, obstructed bladder or
- intestinal tract, peptic ulcers, enlarged prostate gland, or thyroid disease.
- * This drug can reduce sweating and heat release from the body. Be sure
- to avoid excessive work and exercise in hot weather, and do not take hot
- baths, showers, and saunas.
- * This medication can cause drowsiness. Your ability to perform tasks
- that require alertness, such as driving a car or operating potentially
- dangerous machinery, may be decreased. Appropriate caution should, therefore,
- be taken.
- * Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. The effects of this
- medication during pregnancy have not been thoroughly studied in humans. Also,
- be sure to tell your doctor if you are currently breast-feeding an infant.
- Small amounts of this medication pass into breast milk and may cause unusual
- excitement or irritability in nursing infants.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
-