Carbetapentane and chlorpheniramine

Generic name: Carbetapentane And Chlorpheniramine
Dosage form: oral suspension (30 mg-4 mg/5 mL)
Drug class: Upper respiratory combinations

Usage of Carbetapentane and chlorpheniramine

Carbetapentane is a cough suppressant.

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Carbetapentane and chlorpheniramine is a combination medicine is used to treat cough, sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes caused by allergies or the common cold.

This medication will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Carbetapentane and chlorpheniramine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Carbetapentane and chlorpheniramine side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

carbetapentane and chlorpheniramine may cause serious side effects. Stop using carbetapentane and chlorpheniramine and call your doctor at once if you have:

fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat;

severe headache, hallucinations, seizure (convulsions);

severe dizziness or drowsiness;

vision problems;

little or no urinating;

tremors, severe restlessness; or

seizures (convulsions).

Common side effects of carbetapentane and chlorpheniramine may include:

constipation, diarrhea;

nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, loss of appetite;

weakness, mild dizziness or drowsiness;

anxiety, feeling nervous or excited; or

sleep problems (insomnia).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Carbetapentane and chlorpheniramine

Do not use carbetapentane and chlorpheniramine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to carbetapentane or chlorpheniramine.

To make sure carbetapentane and chlorpheniramine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

blockage in your digestive tract (stomach or intestines);

bladder obstruction or other urination problems;

glaucoma;

liver or kidney disease;

thyroid disorder;

heart disease, high or low blood pressure;

asthma or other breathing disorder; or

if you take potassium (Cytra, Epiklor, K-Lyte, K-Phos, Kaon, Klor-Con, Polycitra, Urocit-K).

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether carbetapentane and chlorpheniramine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

Carbetapentane and chlorpheniramine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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Warnings

Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

What other drugs will affect Carbetapentane and chlorpheniramine

Taking carbetapentane and chlorpheniramine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can worsen these effects. Ask your doctor before taking carbetapentane and chlorpheniramine with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.

Other drugs may interact with carbetapentane and chlorpheniramine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

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