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| Pronunciation |
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 (klor
fen IR a meen, fen il EF rin,
& meth skoe POL a meen) |
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| Brand Names |
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| D.A.II™; Dallergy®;
Dura-Vent®/DA; Extendryl; Extendryl JR; Extendryl SR |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Antihistamine/Decongestant Combination |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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- If you have an allergy to chlorpheniramine, methscopolamine,
phenylephrine, or any other part of the medicine.
- If you have any of the following conditions: Severe high blood
pressure, severe disease in the arteries of your heart (coronary artery
disease), narrow angle glaucoma, over-active thyroid gland, ulcers in your
stomach or intestines, asthma attacks.
- If you have trouble urinating.
- If you are taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (tranylcypromine,
phenelzine, isocarboxazid) or a beta
blocker.
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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- This medicine is used for treatment of congestion or stuffiness in the
nose and sinuses. This may be caused by allergies, infection, or
irritation.
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| How does it work? |
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- Chlorpheniramine, if taken before coming in contact with the material
that causes the allergy, blocks the allergic reaction by minimizing or
preventing the body's reaction to the allergen.
- Phenylephrine provides relief for the congestion you may feel.
- Methscopolamine may dry up the fluid in your nose and
sinuses.
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| How is it best taken? |
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- Take with or without food. Take with food if this medicine causes an
upset stomach.
- Swallow long acting tablet or capsule whole. Do not chew, break, or
crush.
- A liquid (solution) is available if you cannot swallow
pills.
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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- This medicine is often taken on an as needed basis.
- Do not take a double dose or extra
doses.
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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- Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor) and other medicines
and herbs that slow your actions and reactions. This includes sedatives,
tranquilizers, mood stabilizers, or pain medicine. Talk with healthcare
provider.
- You may not be alert. Avoid driving, doing other tasks or activities
until you see how this medicine affects you.
- Limit caffeine (for example, tea, coffee, cola) and chocolate intake.
Use with this medicine may cause nervousness, shakiness, rapid heartbeats, and
anxiety.
- If you have had a stomach ulcer or bleeding tell healthcare provider.
- Use caution if you have diabetes. Talk with healthcare provider.
- Use caution if you have high blood pressure.
- Use caution if you have blockages in the arteries in your heart
(coronary artery disease). Talk with healthcare provider.
- Use caution if you have elevated pressure in your eyes (glaucoma).
Talk with healthcare provider.
- If you are 65 or older, you may have more side effects.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding.
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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- Feeling sleepy, lightheaded, or having blurred vision. Avoid driving,
doing other tasks or activities that require you to be alert or have clear
vision until you see how this medicine affects you.
- Inability to sleep.
- Dry mouth. Frequent mouth care, sucking hard candy, or chewing gum may
help.
- Unable to pass urine. Talk with healthcare provider if it becomes a
problem.
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| What should I monitor? |
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- Stuffiness. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
- Allergies. Are they better, worse, or about the same?
- Report any side effects to healthcare provider at follow-up
visit.
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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- Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits;
swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat.
- Very nervous and excitable.
- Too tired or sleepy.
- Passing out, fainting, dizziness, or lightheadedness.
- Chest pains or fast heartbeats.
- Pain in the eye or a sudden change in vision.
- Any rash.
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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- Store in a tight container at room
temperature.
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| General statements |
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- Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
- Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements,
vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider
(doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
- Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs,
vitamins).
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