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- $Title{phenylpropanolamine, phenylephrine, and brompheniramine combination}
- $Subject{Bromophen Rugby Bromtapp Extended Tabs Blue Cross Dimetapp
- Extentabs Robins Normatane Elixir Vortech Tamine SR Geneva Generics Veltap
- Elixir Lannett Adrenergic decongestant antihistamine phenylpropanolamine
- phenylephrine brompheniramine upper respiratory tract infections hay fever
- allergies sinusitis inflammation sinuses constricting narrowing blood vessels
- nasal passages swelling histamine allergic reaction}
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- Dimetapp Extentabs*0329001.scf}
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- Copyright (C) 1993 Publications International, Ltd.
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- phenylpropanolamine, phenylephrine, and brompheniramine combination
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- BRAND NAMES (Manufacturers)
-
- Bromophen T.D. (Rugby)
- brompheniramine, phenylephrine, and phenypropanolamine (Lederle)
- Bromtapp Extended Tabs (Blue Cross)
- Dimetapp Extentabs [*] (Robins)
- Normatane Elixir (Vortech)
- Tamine SR (Geneva Generics)
- Veltap Elixir (Lannett)
- * Recently reformulated Dimetapp does not contain phenylephrine and is
- available without a prescription.
-
- TYPE OF DRUG
-
- Adrenergic (decongestant) and antihistamine
-
- INGREDIENTS
-
- phenylpropanolamine, phenylephrine, and brompheniramine
-
- DOSAGE FORMS
-
- Sustained-release tablets (15 mg phenylpropanolamine, 15 mg
- phenylephrine, and 12 mg brompheniramine; recently reformulated Dimetapp
- Extentabs contain 75 mg phenylpropanolamine and 12 mg brompheniramine, but no
- phenylephrine)
- Oral elixir (5 mg phenylpropanolamine, 5 mg phenylephrine, 4 mg
- brompheniramine per 5-ml spoonful, with 2.3% or 3% alcohol)
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- STORAGE
-
- The tablets and oral elixir should be stored at room temperature in
- tightly closed, light-resistant containers. This medication should never be
- frozen.
-
- USES
-
- This drug combination is used to relieve the symptoms of upper
- respiratory tract infections, hay fever and other allergies, and sinusitis
- (inflammation of the sinuses).
- Phenylpropanolamine and phenylephrine belong to a group of drugs known as
- adrenergic agents (decongestants). They act by constricting (narrowing) blood
- vessels in the nasal passages, thereby reducing swelling.
- Brompheniramine belongs to a group of drugs known as antihistamines,
- which block the actions of histamine, a chemical released during an allergic
- reaction.
-
- TREATMENT
-
- In order to avoid stomach upset, you can take phenylpropanolamine,
- phenylephrine, and brompheniramine combination with food or with a full glass
- of milk or water (unless your doctor directs you to do otherwise).
- The oral elixir form of this medication should be measured carefully with
- a specially designed 5-ml measuring spoon. An ordinary kitchen teaspoon is
- not accurate enough.
- 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 it 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.
- If you are constipated, increase the amount of fiber in your diet (fresh
- fruits and vegetables, salads, bran, and whole-grain breads), and drink more
- water (unless your doctor directs you to do otherwise).
- This medication can increase your sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid
- prolonged exposure to sunlight and sunlamps, wear protective clothing, and use
- an effective sunscreen.
- 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 the last dose of
- this medication several hours before bedtime.
-
- Major.
-
- Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or
- particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO 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
-
- This drug interacts with several other medications:
- 1. Concurrent use of it with central nervous system depressants (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 medication. At least 14 days should separate the use of
- this drug and the use of an MAO inhibitor.
- 3. The side effects of the antihistamine part of this medication may be
- increased by quinidine, procainamide, haloperidol, and phenothiazine
- tranquilizers; and the side effects of the decongestant component may be
- increased by digoxin or by over-the-counter (nonprescription) allergy, asthma,
- cough, cold, diet, or sinus preparations.
- 4. The blood-pressure-lowering effects of guanethidine may be decreased
- by this medication.
- BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about any medications you are currently
- taking, especially those listed above.
-
- WARNINGS
-
- * Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to
- any medications, especially to brompheniramine, to other antihistamines (such
- as azatadine, chlorpheniramine, carbinoxamine, clemastine, cyproheptadine,
- dexchlorpheniramine, dimenhydrinate, diphenhydramine, diphenylpyraline,
- doxylamine, hydroxyzine, promethazine, pyrilamine, trimeprazine,
- tripelennamine, and triprolidine), or to phenylpropanolamine, phenylephrine,
- or other adrenergic agents (such as albuterol, amphetamines, ephedrine,
- epinephrine, isoproterenol, metaproterenol, norepinephrine, pseudoephedrine,
- and terbutaline).
- * 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.
- * Because this drug can reduce sweating and heat release from the body,
- 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. Also, tell your
- doctor if you are 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.
-