West-Decon M

Generic name: Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, And Phenyltoloxamine
Drug class: Upper respiratory combinations

Usage of West-Decon M

Chlorpheniramine and phenyltoloxamine are antiHistamines that reduce the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal pasSages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

West-Decon M is a combination medicine used to treat cough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

West-Decon M will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

West-Decon M may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

West-Decon M 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.

This medicine may cause serious side effects. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:

fast or uneven heart rate;

pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;

painful or difficult urination, little or no urinating;

tremors, seizure (convulsions); or

vision changes, severe dizziness, feeling like you might pass out.

Common side effects of West-Decon M may include:

headache, dizziness, drowsiness;

dry mouth, nose, or throat;

upset stomach, loss of appetite, nausea, constipation;

blurred vision;

sleep problems (insomnia); or

feeling restless or excited (especially in children).

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 West-Decon M

Do not use this medicine if you have taken 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, and tranylcypromine.

To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

a blockage in your digestive tract (stomach or intestines);

high blood pressure, heart disease, coronary artery disease;

glaucoma;

liver or kidney disease;

asthma or COPD, cough with mucus, or cough caused by smoking, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis;

bladder obstruction or other urination problems;

pheochromocytoma (an adrenal gland tumor);

overactive thyroid; 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 West-Decon M will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

This medicine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Antihistamines and decongestants may also slow breast milk production. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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Warnings

What other drugs will affect West-Decon M

Tell your doctor about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used together. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

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

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