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Respi-TANN, |Respi-TANN

Respi-TANN

Generic Name: carbetapentane and pseudoephedrine (kar bay ta PEN tane and soo doe e FED rin)
Brand Names: Respi-TANN

What is carbetapentane and pseudoephedrine?

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

Carbetapentane is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

The combination of carbetapentane and pseudoephedrine is used to treat cough and nasal and sinus congestion caused by the common cold, flu, or bronchitis.

Carbetapentane and pseudoephedrine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about carbetapentane and pseudoephedrine?

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking carbetapentane and pseudoephedrine?

Before taking carbetapentane and pseudoephedrine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

• heart disease or high blood pressure;

• a seizure disorder;

• glaucoma;

• an enlarged prostate or problems with urination;

• diabetes; or

• a thyroid disorder.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use carbetapentane and pseudoephedrine, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

How should I take carbetapentane and pseudoephedrine?

Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended. Cold medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.

Measure the liquid form of this medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

The chewable tablet should be chewed before you swallow it.

If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time if you have taken a cold medicine within the past few days.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since cold medicine is usually taken only as 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. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Symptoms of a carbetapentane and pseudoephedrine overdose may include feeling restless or nervous.

What should I avoid while taking carbetapentane and pseudoephedrine?

Avoid taking diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications) without your doctor"s advice. Taking a stimulant together with a decongestant can increase your risk of unpleasant side effects.

Carbetapentane and pseudoephedrine side effects

• fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat;

• severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness;

• confusion, hallucinations;

• slow, shallow breathing;

• easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms; or

• increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, seizure).

Keep taking the medication and talk to your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:

• mild loss of appetite or stomach upset;

• warmth, tingling, or redness under your skin;

• feeling excited or restless;

• sleep problems (insomnia); or

• skin rash or itching.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect carbetapentane and pseudoephedrine?

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

• celecoxib (Celebrex);

• cinacalcet (Sensipar);

• darifenacin (Enablex);

• imatinib (Gleevec);

• quinidine (Quinaglute, Quinidex);

• ranolazine (Ranexa)

• ritonavir (Norvir);

• sibutramine (Meridia);

• terbinafine (Lamisil);

• medicines to treat high blood pressure;

• antidepressant medications such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Etrafon), bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), others; or

• a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), carteolol (Cartrol), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal), sotalol (Betapace), timolol (Blocadren), and others.

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use carbetapentane and pseudoephedrine, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect carbetapentane and pseudoephedrine. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has information about carbetapentane and pseudoephedrine written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medicine look like?

Carbetapentane and carbetapentane and pseudoephedrine is available with a prescription under the brand name Respi-TANN. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed
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