Sunday, 27 September 2009

Crede Ecto Tracypor




Crede Ecto Tracypor may be available in the countries listed below.


In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

Ingredient matches for Crede Ecto Tracypor



Amitraz

Amitraz is reported as an ingredient of Crede Ecto Tracypor in the following countries:


  • South Africa

Cypermethrin

Cypermethrin is reported as an ingredient of Crede Ecto Tracypor in the following countries:


  • South Africa

International Drug Name Search

Friday, 25 September 2009

Iodovine




Iodovine may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Iodovine



Povidone Iodine

Povidone-Iodine is reported as an ingredient of Iodovine in the following countries:


  • Greece

International Drug Name Search

Thursday, 24 September 2009

Zemaira




In the US, Zemaira (alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor systemic) is a member of the drug class miscellaneous respiratory agents and is used to treat Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitor Deficiency.

US matches:

  • Zemaira

Ingredient matches for Zemaira



Alpha1-protease inhibitor

Alpha1-protease inhibitor is reported as an ingredient of Zemaira in the following countries:


  • United States

International Drug Name Search

Collu-Hextril




Collu-Hextril may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Collu-Hextril



Hexetidine

Hexetidine is reported as an ingredient of Collu-Hextril in the following countries:


  • Benin

  • Burkina Faso

  • Cameroon

  • Central African Republic

  • Chad

  • Congo

  • Cote D'ivoire

  • France

  • Gabon

  • Guinea

  • Madagascar

  • Mali

  • Mauritania

  • Mauritius

  • Niger

  • Portugal

  • Senegal

  • Togo

  • Zaire

International Drug Name Search

Tuesday, 22 September 2009

Retavase


Generic Name: Reteplase
Class: Thrombolytic Agents
Chemical Name: 173-l-Serine-174-l-lysine-175-l-glutamine-173-527-plasminogen activator (human tissue-type)
Molecular Formula: C1736H2653N499O522S22
CAS Number: 133652-38-7

Introduction

Thrombolytic agent; biosynthetic (recombinant DNA origin) form of human tissue-type plasminogen activator (t-PA).1


Uses for Retavase


Acute MI


Management of selected cases of acute evolving transmural MI in conjunction with heparin and/or platelet-aggregation inhibitors (i.e., aspirin).1 2 3 4 7 15 16 Lysis of coronary artery thrombi associated with acute evolving transmural MI1 15 16 and the resulting reperfusion can improve ventricular function and reduce the incidence of CHF, cardiogenic shock, and associated post-MI mortality.1 2 3 7 8 16


Clinical benefit diminishes as the time period from symptom onset to initiation of therapy increases.2 3 5 6 15 16 19 If possible, administer thrombolytic therapy within 30 minutes of hospital admission or first contact with the health-care system.15 16 19


The American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), AHA, and ACC recommend use of any approved thrombolytic agent (e.g., alteplase, reteplase, tenecteplase, streptokinase [no longer commercially available in the US]) in patients having ischemic symptoms for ≤12 hours and ST-segment elevation or new or presumed new left bundle-branch block, unless contraindications exist.15 16 19 ACCP states that reteplase may be used in patients with acute MI who can be treated within 6 hours of symptom onset; however, alteplase or tenecteplase is recommended.16


ACCP suggests thrombolytic therapy in high-risk patients with ischemic symptoms characteristic of an acute MI or hemodynamic compromise present for 12–24 hours who have persistent ST-segment elevation or left bundle-branch block with concomitant ST-segment elevation changes if primary PCI is not readily available.16 ACC and AHA state that thrombolytic therapy is reasonable within 12–24 hours of symptom onset in patients with persistent ischemic symptoms accompanied by ST-segment elevation, provided no contraindications exist.15 19


Thrombolytic therapy may be reasonable in patients with true posterior MI presenting within 12 hours after onset of symptoms.15 16 19


PE


Thrombolytic therapy suggested by ACCP in patients with acute massive embolism accompanied by unstable hemodynamics who are not at risk for hemorrhage.17 However, ACCP states that use of thrombolytic therapy for treatment of PE remains controversial because of the lack of studies supporting this use and the high risk of bleeding.20 (See Effects on Hemostasis under Cautions.)


Generally reserve IV thrombolytic therapy for those with PE accompanied by unstable hemodynamics (e.g., shock) who do not have major contraindications because of bleeding risk20 or those with stable hemodynamics with other poor prognostic factors (e.g., marked dyspnea, anxiety and low oxygen saturation; elevated troponin concentrations indicating right ventricular microinfarction; echocardiographic evidence of right ventricular dysfunction, right ventricular enlargement on a chest computed-tomography scan).20


Perform a rapid risk assessment to determine if thrombolytic therapy is appropriate; irreversible cardiogenic shock may occur if therapy is delayed in patients with evidence of hemodynamic compromise.20


Retavase Dosage and Administration


General



  • Institute therapy as soon as possible after acute MI.1 3 4 5 6 15 16 (See Acute MI under Uses.)



Administration


IV Administration


For drug compatibility information, see Drug Compatibility under Stability.


Administer IV.1


Do not add other IV substances, additives, or other drugs to reteplase solution and do not infuse anything else simultaneously through the same IV line.1


If administered via an IV administration set that is used for infusing heparin, flush line with 0.9% sodium chloride or 5% dextrose solution prior to and following drug administration.1


Reconstitution

Reconstitute with 10 mL of sterile water for injection without preservatives to provide a solution containing 1 unit/mL.1 Use dispensing pin and diluent provided by the manufacturer.1 12


If foaming (usually slight) occurs, leave the vial undisturbed for several minutes.1 Gently swirl until the contents are completely dissolved; avoid shaking.1


Rate of Administration

Administer over 2 minutes.1


Dosage


Expressed in reteplase-specific units, but also may be expressed in mg; each reteplase-specific unit is equivalent to 1.74 mg.1


Adults


Acute MI

IV

Total dose is 20 units, given as two 10-unit IV injections 30 minutes apart.1


Lower doses of reteplase (two 5-unit doses 30 minutes apart) have been used in conjunction with a platelet glycoprotein (GP IIb/IIIa)-receptor inhibitor, heparin, and aspirin.13 14 15 16 (See Interactions.)


PE

IV

ACCP suggests a total dose of 20 units, given as two 10-unit IV injections 30 minutes apart.17


Cautions for Retavase


Contraindications



  • Active internal bleeding.1 3 9 15 19




  • History of cerebrovascular accident.1 8 15 16




  • Recent intracranial or intraspinal surgery or trauma.1 9 15 16




  • Intracranial neoplasm.1 7 15 19




  • Intracranial vascular disease (i.e., arteriovenous malformation, aneurysm).1 7 15 19




  • Known bleeding diathesis.1 7 15 19




  • Severe uncontrolled hypertension.1 6 7 9 11 15




  • History of intracranial hemorrhage.15 16 19




  • Suspected aortic dissection.15 19




  • Recent (within 3 months) facial trauma.15 19



Warnings/Precautions


Warnings


Effects on Hemostasis

Possible bleeding, including internal bleeding at intracranial or retroperitoneal sites or bleeding from the GI, GU, or respiratory tract.1 Superficial or surface bleeding at vascular puncture and access sites (e.g., venous cutdowns, arterial punctures) or sites of recent surgical intervention also may occur.1


Weigh increased risks of therapy against anticipated benefits in patients with recent major surgery (e.g., CABG), obstetric delivery, organ biopsy, previous puncture of noncompressible vessels, cerebrovascular disease, hypertension (SBP ≥180 mm Hg and/or DBP ≥110 mm Hg), hemostatic defects (e.g., secondary to severe hepatic or renal disease), recent GI (e.g., active peptic ulcer) or GU bleeding, or recent trauma.1 15 Also, weigh risks against benefits of therapy in patients with diabetic hemorrhagic retinopathy or other hemorrhagic ophthalmic conditions.1 Weigh risks against benefits in patients receiving concurrent oral anticoagulant therapy (e.g., warfarin).1 15 Weigh risks against benefits in patients with any condition in which bleeding constitutes a substantial hazard or would be particularly difficult to manage because of its location.1


Initiate therapy only after careful screening for contraindications.1


Minimize risk of bleeding by carefully selecting patients and monitoring all potential bleeding sites (e.g., sites of all venous cutdowns, arterial and venous punctures, needle punctures).1 Avoid IM injections and nonessential handling of patient.1 Perform invasive venous procedures carefully and as infrequently as possible.1 Minimize arterial punctures.1 Avoid arterial and venous invasive procedures in areas that are inaccessible to manual compression (e.g., internal jugular or subclavian punctures).1 Use of an artery in an upper extremity is preferred if an arterial puncture is essential.1 Apply pressure to the puncture site for ≥30 minutes followed by a pressure dressing and frequent inspection of the puncture site for bleeding.1


If serious bleeding occurs, immediately discontinue anticoagulant therapy; heparin anticoagulation can be reversed with protamine sulfate.1 Do not administer a second injection of reteplase if serious bleeding occurs with the first injection.1


Cardiovascular Effects

Possible fatal cardiogenic shock, heart failure, cardiac arrest, recurrent myocardial ischemia or infarction, myocardial rupture, AV block, electromechanical dissociation, pericardial effusion, pericarditis, mitral regurgitation, cardiac tamponade, hypotension, pulmonary edema, or thromboembolism.1


Weigh risks against anticipated benefits of therapy in patients with a high likelihood of left heart thrombus (e.g., mitral stenosis with atrial fibrillation), acute pericarditis, subacute bacterial endocarditis, septic thrombophlebitis, or an occluded arteriovenous cannula at a seriously infected site.1


Cholesterol Embolization

Possibly fatal cholesterol crystal embolization associated with invasive vascular procedures (e.g., cardiac catheterization, angiography, vascular surgery) and/or thrombolytic agents.1 Clinical features of cholesterol embolism include livedo reticularis, “purple toe” syndrome, acute renal failure, gangrenous digits, hypertension, pancreatitis, MI, cerebral infarction, spinal cord infarction, retinal artery occlusion, bowel infarction, and rhabdomyolysis.1


Arrhythmias

Possible reperfusion-related arrhythmias (e.g., sinus bradycardia, accelerated idioventricular rhythm, VPCs, VT).1 6 10 11


Have appropriate antiarrhythmic therapy available during and after administration.1 6


Sensitivity Reactions


Sensitivity Reactions

Allergic-type (e.g., pruritus, rash, urticaria) or anaphylactoid reactions (e.g., dyspnea, hypotension) reported rarely.1 7 13


Institute appropriate therapy if an anaphylactoid reaction occurs.1


Readministration

Repeat courses not systematically studied.1 Do not administer second dose if anaphylaxis occurs with first dose.1


Specific Populations


Pregnancy

Category C.1


Increases risk of therapy in pregnant women; weigh risks against benefits of therapy in pregnant women.1


Lactation

Not known whether reteplase is distributed into milk.1 Caution if used in nursing women.1


Pediatric Use

Safety and efficacy not established in children <18 years of age.1 13


Geriatric Use

Intracranial hemorrhage more common.1 4 5 6 Weigh risks of drug against potential benefits.1


Hepatic Impairment

Weigh the risks of therapy against the potential benefits in patients with severe hepatic impairment.1


Renal Impairment

Weigh the risks of therapy against the potential benefits in patients with severe renal impairment.1


Common Adverse Effects


Bleeding.1


Interactions for Retavase


Specific Drugs





















Drug



Interaction



Comments



Abciximab



Increased risk of hemorrhage1 14 15 16



Concomitant use not recommended by some clinicians16


Use suggested by other clinicians in selected patients with no risk factors for bleeding15



Aspirin



Increased risk of hemorrhage1 14 15 16



Monitor carefully for bleeding, especially at arterial puncture sites1



Dipyridamole



Increased risk of hemorrhage1 14 15 16



Heparin



Increased risk of hemorrhage1 14 15 16



Monitor carefully for bleeding, especially at arterial puncture sites1



Warfarin



Increased risk of hemorrhage1 15 16



Weigh risks against anticipated benefits1


Retavase Pharmacokinetics


Distribution


Extent


Not known whether reteplase is distributed into human milk.1


Elimination


Metabolism


Cleared by the liver and kidney.1


Half-life


13–16 minutes.1


Stability


Storage


Parenteral


Powder for Injection

2–25°C; protect from light.1


Reconstituted solutions contain no preservative.1 Preferably use solution immediately after preparation; may be used up to 4 hours after reconstitution if stored at 2–30°C.1 Discard any unused solution after 4 hours.1


Compatibility


For information on systemic interactions resulting from concomitant use, see Interactions.


Parenteral


Drug Compatibility

Reteplase is incompatible with heparin.1





Y-Site CompatibilityHID

Incompatible



Bivalirudin


ActionsActions



  • Binds to fibrin and converts plasminogen to plasmin.1 Plasmin degrades the fibrin matrix of the thrombus.1




  • Decreased fibrin affinity compared with alteplase.2 3 4 7 8 10



Advice to Patients



  • Importance of informing clinicians of existing or contemplated concomitant therapy, including prescription and OTC drugs, as well as any concomitant illnesses or recent surgery.1




  • Importance of women informing clinicians if they are or plan to become pregnant or plan to breast-feed.1 6




  • Importance of informing patients of other important precautionary information.1 (See Cautions.)



Preparations


Excipients in commercially available drug preparations may have clinically important effects in some individuals; consult specific product labeling for details.













Reteplase

Routes



Dosage Forms



Strengths



Brand Names



Manufacturer



Parenteral



For IV use only



10.4 units (18.1 mg)



Retavase (with reconstitution kit containing sterile water for injection diluent and a double-ended sterile dispensing pin)



PDL BioPharma



Disclaimer

This report on medications is for your information only, and is not considered individual patient advice. Because of the changing nature of drug information, please consult your physician or pharmacist about specific clinical use.


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† Use is not currently included in the labeling approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.




References



1. PDL BioPharma, Inc. Retavase (reteplase, recombinant) injection prescribing information. Freemont, CA; 2006 Jan.



2. Topol EJ, Ohman M, Armstrong PW et al. Survival outcomes 1 year after reperfusion therapy with either alteplase or reteplase for acute myocardial infarction: results from the Global utilization of Streptokinase and t-PA for Occluded Coronary Arteries (GUSTO) III trial. Circulation. 2000; 102:1761-5. [IDIS 454027] [PubMed 11023929]



3. The Global Use of Strategies to Open Occluded Coronary Arteries (GUSTO III) Investigators. A comparison of reteplase with alteplase for acute myocardial infarction. N Engl J Med. 1997; 337:118-23.



4. Cairns JA, Kenedy JW, Fuster V. Coronary thrombolysis. Chest. 1998; 114:(Suppl 5S):634-57S.



5. Ryan TJ, Antman EM, Brooks NH et al. ACC/AHA guidelines for the management of patients with acute myocardial infarction: 1999 update: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines (Committee on Management of Acute Myocardial Infarction). J Am Coll Cardiol. 1999; 34:89-911.



6. Internation Liason Committee on Resuscitation. Guidelines 2000 for cardiopulmonary rsuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care: an international consensus on science. Part 7, section 1. Acute coronary syndromes (acute myocardial infarction). Circulation. 2000; 102(Suppl. I):I-172-203.



7. International Joint Efficacy Comparison of Thrombolytics. Randomised, double-blind comparison of reteplase double-bolus administration with streptokinase in acute myocardial infarction (INJECT): trial to investigate equivalence. Lancet. 1995; 346:329-36. [IDIS 351255] [PubMed 7623530]



8. Smalling RW, Bode C, Kalbfleisch J et al et al. More rapid, complete, and stable coronary thrombolysis with bolus administration of reteplase compared with alteplase infusion in acute myocardial infarction. Circulation. 1995; 91:2725-32. [IDIS 348924] [PubMed 7758177]



9. Bode C, Smalling RW, Berg G et al et al. Randomized comparison of coronary thrombolysis achieved with double-bolus reteplase (recombinant plasminogen activator) and front-loaded, accelerated alteplase (recombinant tissue plasminogen activator) in patients with acute myocardial infarction. Circulation. 1996; 94:891-8. [IDIS 372165] [PubMed 8790022]



10. Tebbe U, von Essen R, Smolarz A et al. Open, noncontrolled dose-finding study with a novel recombinant plasminogen activator (BM 06.022) given as a double bolus in patients with acute myocardial infarction. Am J Cardiol. 1993; 72:518-24. [IDIS 319465] [PubMed 8362764]



11. Neuhaus KL, von Essen R, Vogt A et al. Dose finding with a novel recombinant plasminogen activator (BM 06.022) in patients with acute myocardial infarction: results of the German recombinant plasminogen activator study. J Am Coll Cardiol. 1994; 24:55-60. [IDIS 332009] [PubMed 8006283]



12. Boehringer Mannheim Corporation, Gaithersburg, MD: Personal communication.



13. Centocor Inc., Malvern, PA: Personal communication.



14. Topol EJ, GUSTO V Investigators. Reperfusion therapy for acute myocardial infarction with fibrinolytic therapy or combinaiton reduced fibrinolytic therapy and platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibition: the GUSTO V randomized trial. Lancet. 2001; 357: 1905-14.



15. Antman EM, Anbe DT, Armstrong PW et al. ACC/AHA guidelines for the management of patients with ST-elevation acute myocardial infarction: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines (Committee to Revise the 1999 Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction). 2004. From http://www.acc.org/clinical/guidelines/stemi/index.pdf and http://www.americanheart.org.



16. Goodman SG, Menon V, Cannon CP et al. Acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: American College of Chest Physicians evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (8th ed). Chest. 2008; 133:708S-75S. [PubMed 18574277]



17. Buller HR, Agnelli G, Hull RD et al. Antithrombotic therapy for venous thromboembolic disease. Chest. 2004; 126(Suppl):401S-28S. [IDIS 523841] [PubMed 15383479]



19. The American Heart Association. Guidelines 2005 for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care. Circulation. 2005; 112(Suppl I):IV1-211.



20. Kearon C, Kahn SR, Agnelli G et al. Antithrombotic therapy for venous thromboembolic disease: American College of Chest Physicians evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (8th ed). Chest. 2008; 133 (Suppl): 454S-545S. [PubMed 18574272]



HID. Trissel LA. Handbook on injectable drugs. 14th ed; Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists; 2007:1462.



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Contral




Contral may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Contral



Loratadine

Loratadine is reported as an ingredient of Contral in the following countries:


  • Bosnia & Herzegowina

  • Croatia (Hrvatska)

Omeprazole

Omeprazole is reported as an ingredient of Contral in the following countries:


  • Indonesia

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Friday, 18 September 2009

Oyster-D


Generic Name: calcium and vitamin D combination (KAL see um and VYE ta min D)

Brand Names: Calcarb with D, Calcet, Calcio Del Mar, Calcitrate with D, Calcium 600+D, Caltrate 600 with D, Caltrate 600 with D Plus Soy, Caltrate Colon Health, Citracal + D, Citracal 250 mg + D, Citracal Creamy Bites, Citracal Maximum + D, Citracal Petites, Citrus Calcium with Vitamin D, Dical-D, Os-Cal 250 with D, Os-Cal 500 + D, Os-Cal with D, Oysco 500 with D, Oysco D, Oyst-Cal-D, Oyster Shell Calcium with Vitamin D, Oyster-D, Oystercal-D, Posture-D H/P, Risacal-D


What is Oyster-D (calcium and vitamin D combination)?

Calcium is a mineral that is found naturally in foods. Calcium is necessary for many normal functions of your body, especially bone formation and maintenance.


Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body.


Calcium and vitamin D combination is used to prevent or to treat a calcium deficiency.


Calcium and vitamin D combination may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.


What is the most important information I should know about Oyster-D (calcium and vitamin D combination)?


Before you take calcium and vitamin D combination, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, past or present kidney stones, heart disease, circulation problems, a parathyroid disorder, or if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.


Avoid taking any other vitamin or mineral supplements that contain calcium or vitamin D without first talking to your doctor.

Before taking calcium and vitamin D combination, tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.


What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking Oyster-D (calcium and vitamin D combination)?


If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication. Before you take calcium and vitamin D combination, tell your doctor if you have:


  • kidney disease;

  • past or present kidney stones;


  • heart disease;




  • circulation problems; or




  • a parathyroid gland disorder.




Talk to your doctor before taking calcium and vitamin D combination if you are pregnant. Talk to your doctor before taking calcium and vitamin D combination if you are breast-feeding.

How should I take Oyster-D (calcium and vitamin D combination)?


Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.


Take the calcium and vitamin D regular tablet with a full glass of water.

The chewable tablet should be chewed before you swallow it.


Store calcium and vitamin D combination at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?


Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.


What happens if I overdose?


Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include irregular heartbeat, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, a metallic taste in your mouth, confusion, loss of appetite, constipation, weakness, headache, confusion, or fainting.


What should I avoid while taking Oyster-D (calcium and vitamin D combination)?


Avoid taking any other vitamin or mineral supplements that contain calcium or vitamin D without first talking to your doctor.

Oyster-D (calcium and vitamin D combination) side effects


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

Less serious side effects may include:



  • an irregular heartbeat;




  • nausea, vomiting, or decreased appetite;




  • dry mouth;




  • constipation;




  • weakness;




  • headache;




  • a metallic taste;




  • muscle or bone pain; or




  • drowsiness.



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.


What other drugs will affect Oyster-D (calcium and vitamin D combination)?


Before taking calcium and vitamin D combination, tell your doctor if you are taking:



  • digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps);




  • antacids containing calcium, aluminum, or magnesium;




  • other calcium supplements;




  • calcitriol (Rocaltrol) or other vitamin D supplements; or




  • a tetracycline antibiotic such as demeclocycline (Declomycin), doxycycline (Adoxa, Doryx, Oracea, Vibramycin), minocycline (Dynacin, Minocin, Solodyn, Vectrin), or tetracycline (Brodspec, Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap).



This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with calcium and vitamin D combination. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.



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  • Your pharmacist can provide more information about calcium and vitamin D combination.


Wednesday, 16 September 2009

brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine, methscopolamine, phenylephrine, and pseudoephedrine


Generic Name: brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine, methscopolamine, phenylephrine, and pseudoephedrine (BROM fen IR a meen, KLOR fen IR a meen, METH skoe POL a meen, FEN il EFF rin, SOO doe ee FED drin)

Brand Names: SymPak II


What is brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine, methscopolamine, phenylephrine, and pseudoephedrine?

Brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine, and methscopolamine are antihistamines that reduce the effects of the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.


Phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine are decongestants that shrink blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).


The combination of brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine, methscopolamine, phenylephrine, and pseudoephedrine is used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.


Brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine, methscopolamine, phenylephrine, and pseudoephedrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.


What is the most important information I should know about this medication?


Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children. You should not use this medication if you have severe constipation, a blockage in your stomach or intestines, or if you are unable to urinate. Do not use cold medicine if you have untreated or uncontrolled diseases such as glaucoma, asthma or COPD, high blood pressure, heart disease, coronary artery disease, or overactive thyroid. Do not use a cold medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking this medication?


Do not use a cold medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects. You should not use this medication if you have severe constipation, a blockage in your stomach or intestines, or if you are unable to urinate. Do not use cold medicine if you have untreated or uncontrolled diseases such as glaucoma, asthma or COPD, high blood pressure, heart disease, coronary artery disease, or overactive thyroid.

To make sure you can safely take this medication, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:



  • a blockage in your digestive tract (stomach or intestines), a colostomy or ileostomy;




  • diabetes;




  • liver or kidney disease;




  • epilepsy or other seizure disorder;




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




  • enlarged prostate or urination problems;




  • low blood pressure;




  • pheochromocytoma (an adrenal gland tumor); 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 this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Do not use cough or cold medicine without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using the medicine. This medication can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Antihistamines and decongestants may also slow breast milk production. Do not use a cough or cold medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine, methscopolamine, phenylephrine, and pseudoephedrine?


Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.


Cold medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.


Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.

Do not take for longer than 7 days in a row. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache or skin rash.


If you need surgery or medical tests, tell the surgeon or doctor ahead of time if you have taken a cold medicine within the past few days. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?


Since cold medicine is taken when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.


What happens if I overdose?


Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Overdose symptoms may include severe forms of some of the side effects listed in this medication guide.


What should I avoid while taking this medication?


This medicine may cause blurred vision and may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert and able to see clearly. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, allergy, cough, or sleep medicine. Antihistamines and decongestants are contained in many combination medicines. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much of a certain drug. Check the label to see if a medicine contains an antihistamine or decongestant. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of this medication.

Avoid taking this medication if you also take diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications). Taking a stimulant together with a decongestant can increase your risk of unpleasant side effects.


Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. This medication can decrease sweating and you may be more prone to heat stroke.

Brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine, methscopolamine, phenylephrine, and pseudoephedrine 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. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

  • fast or uneven heart rate;




  • pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;




  • mood changes;




  • tremor, seizure (convulsions);




  • double vision;




  • ongoing diarrhea or vomiting;




  • easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;




  • urinating less than usual or not at all;




  • feeling short of breath; or




  • dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, uneven heartbeats, seizure).



Less serious side effects may include:



  • mild headache, dizziness, drowsiness;




  • dry mouth, nose, or throat;




  • decreased sense of taste;




  • nausea, bloating, constipation;




  • blurred vision;




  • feeling nervous or restless;




  • sleep problems (insomnia); or




  • decreased sweating.



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.


Brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine, methscopolamine, phenylephrine, and pseudoephedrine Dosing Information


Usual Adult Dose for Nasal Congestion:

Brompheniramine/chlorpheniramine/methscopolamine/phenylephrine/pseudoephedrine oral kit:
1 AM tablet orally in the morning and 1 PM tablet orally in the evening.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Nasal Congestion:

Brompheniramine/chlorpheniramine/methscopolamine/phenylephrine/pseudoephedrine oral kit:
6 to 11 years: 1 AM tablet orally in the morning and 1/2 PM tablet orally in the evening.
12 years or older: 1 AM tablet orally in the morning and 1 PM tablet orally in the evening.


What other drugs will affect brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine, methscopolamine, phenylephrine, and pseudoephedrine?


Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by chlorpheniramine or methscopolamine.

Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:



  • atropine (Atreza, Sal-Tropine);




  • benztropine (Cogentin);




  • topiramate (Topamax);




  • zonisamide (Zonegran);




  • anti-nausea medications such as belladonna (Donnatal), dimenhydrinate (Dramamine), droperidol (Inapsine), methscopolamine (Pamine), or scopolamine (Transderm Scop);




  • bladder or urinary medications such as darifenacin (Enablex), flavoxate (Urispas), oxybutynin (Ditropan, Oxytrol), solifenacin (Vesicare), tolterodine (Detrol), or Urogesic Blue;




  • bronchodilators such as ipratropium (Atrovent) or tiotropium (Spiriva);




  • irritable bowel medications such as dicyclomine (Bentyl), hyoscyamine (Hyomax), or propantheline (Pro Banthine); or




  • ulcer medicine such as glycopyrrolate (Robinul) or mepenzolate (Cantil).



This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine, methscopolamine, phenylephrine, and pseudoephedrine. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.



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