TRIPELENNAMINE

(tri pel EH na meen) Brand: PBZ, PBZ-SR

What is the most significant information I must know about tripelennamine?

• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing another hazardous activities. Tripelennamine may reason dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.

• Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may magnify drowsiness and dizziness while taking tripelennamine.

• Do not crush, chew, or interrupt the sustained-release forms of tripelennamine. Swallow them intact. They are specially formulated to release slowly in the body.

What is tripelennamine?

• Tripelennamine is an antihistamine. Tripelennamine blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in the body.

• Tripelennamine is used to treat sneezing; runny nose; itching, watery eyes; hives; rashes; itching; and another symptoms of allergies and the general cold.

• Tripelennamine may also be used for purposes another than those listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking tripelennamine?

• Do not take tripelennamine if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the recent 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects.

• Till taking this medicine, speak your doctor if you have

· glaucoma or heighten pressure in the eye;

· a stomach ulcer;

· an enlarged prostate, bladder problems, or difficulty urinating;

· an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism);

· tall blood pressure or any type of heart problem; or

· asthma.

• You may not be able to take tripelennamine, or you may require a dosage adjustment or particular monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

• It is not known whether tripelennamine will be deleterious to an unborn child. Do not take tripelennamine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.

• Tripelennamine may be deleterious to a nursing child. Do not take tripelennamine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

• If you are over 60 years of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects from tripelennamine. You may require a lower doze of this medication.

How must I take tripelennamine?

• Take tripelennamine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

• Take every doze with a full glass of water.

• Tripelennamine can be taken with food to lessen stomach upset.

• Do not crush, chew, or interrupt the sustained-release forms of tripelennamine. Swallow them intact. They are specially formulated to release slowly in the body.

• To ensure that you get a correct doze, measure the elixir form of tripelennamine with a particular dose-measuring spoon or cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one.

• Never take more of this medicine than is predesigned for you. The regular-release tablets can be taken up to six times for day (every 4 hours) to a maximum of 600 mg for adults. The sustained-release tablets can be taken two or three times for day (every 8 to 12 hours) to a maximum of 300 mg for adults.

• Store tripelennamine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for the following doze, skip the missed doze and take only the following regularly scheduled doze. Do not take a double doze of this medicine unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention.

• Symptoms of a tripelennamine overdose include extreme sleepiness, confusion, weakness, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, big pupils, dry mouth, flushing, fever, shaking, insomnia, hallucinations, and possibly seizures.

What must I avoid while taking tripelennamine?

• Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may magnify drowsiness and dizziness while taking tripelennamine.

• Tripelennamine may magnify the effects of another drugs that reason drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, pain relievers, anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants. Dangerous sedation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur if tripelennamine is taken with any of these medications.

What are the possible side effects of tripelennamine?

• Stop taking tripelennamine and search abnormal medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or person; or hives).

• Another, smaller serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take tripelennamine and conversation to your doctor if you experience

· sleepiness, fatigue, or dizziness;

· headache;

· dry mouth; or

· difficulty urinating or an enlarged prostate.

• Side effects another than those listed here may also occur. Conversation to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect tripelennamine?

• Drugs another than those listed here may also interact with tripelennamine. Conversation to your doctor and pharmacist till taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has more information about tripelennamine written for health professionals that you may read.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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