Chlorpheniramine and codeine polistirex

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Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

Tuzistra XR

Available Dosage Forms:

Suspension, Extended Release

Therapeutic Class: Antitussive, Opioid/Antihistamine Combination

Pharmacologic Class: Chlorpheniramine

Chemical Class: Codeine

Uses For chlorpheniramine and codeine polistirex

Codeine polistirex and chlorpheniramine polistirex combination is used to treat cough and respiratory symptoms associated with a cold or allergy.

Codeine polistirex is a narcotic cough suppressant. It acts directly on the cough center in the brain to prevent a cough. Chlorpheniramine polistirex is an antihistamine that treats or prevents the symptoms of an allergy.

When codeine polistirex is used for a long time, it may become habit-forming. This could cause mental or physical dependence. Physical dependence may lead to unwanted withdrawal effects if codeine is stopped suddenly. Talk to your doctor if you have questions.

chlorpheniramine and codeine polistirex is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using chlorpheniramine and codeine polistirex

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For chlorpheniramine and codeine polistirex, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to chlorpheniramine and codeine polistirex or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of codeine and chlorpheniramine combination in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established. It should not be used to relieve pain after the surgical removal of tonsils and/or adenoids in any children. Severe breathing problems and deaths have been reported in some children who received codeine after tonsil or adenoid surgery.

Geriatric

Although appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of codeine and chlorpheniramine combination have not been performed in the geriatric population, no geriatric-specific problems have been documented to date. However, elderly patients are more likely to develop age-related liver, kidney, or heart problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving chlorpheniramine and codeine polistirex.

Pregnancy

	Pregnancy Category	Explanation
All Trimesters	C	Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR no animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women.

Breast Feeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking chlorpheniramine and codeine polistirex, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using chlorpheniramine and codeine polistirex with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

Furazolidone
Iproniazid
Isocarboxazid
Linezolid
Methylene Blue
Moclobemide
Nalmefene
Naltrexone
Nialamide
Phenelzine
Procarbazine
Rasagiline
Safinamide
Selegiline
Toloxatone
Tranylcypromine

Using chlorpheniramine and codeine polistirex with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Acepromazine
Alfentanil
Almotriptan
Alprazolam
Amineptine
Amisulpride
Amitriptyline
Amitriptylinoxide
Amobarbital
Amoxapine
Amphetamine
Anileridine
Aripiprazole
Asenapine
Baclofen
Benperidol
Benzphetamine
Bromazepam
Bromopride
Brompheniramine
Buprenorphine
Bupropion
Buspirone
Butabarbital
Butorphanol
Carbamazepine
Carbinoxamine
Carisoprodol
Carphenazine
Chloral Hydrate
Chlordiazepoxide
Chlorpheniramine
Chlorpromazine
Chlorzoxazone
Citalopram
Clobazam
Clomipramine
Clonazepam
Clorazepate
Clozapine
Cocaine
Codeine
Conivaptan
Cyclobenzaprine
Darunavir
Desipramine
Desmopressin
Desvenlafaxine
Dexmedetomidine
Dextroamphetamine
Dextromethorphan
Dezocine
Diazepam
Dibenzepin
Dichloralphenazone
Difenoxin
Dihydrocodeine
Diphenhydramine
Diphenoxylate
Dolasetron
Donepezil
Doxepin
Doxylamine
Droperidol
Duloxetine
Eletriptan
Enflurane
Escitalopram
Estazolam
Eszopiclone
Ethchlorvynol
Ethopropazine
Ethylmorphine
Fentanyl
Flibanserin
Fluoxetine
Fluphenazine
Flurazepam
Fluspirilene
Fluvoxamine
Fospropofol
Frovatriptan
Granisetron
Haloperidol
Halothane
Hexobarbital
Hydrocodone
Hydromorphone
Hydroxytryptophan
Hydroxyzine
Imipramine
Isoflurane
Ketamine
Ketazolam
Ketobemidone
Levomilnacipran
Levorphanol
Lisdexamfetamine
Lithium
Lofepramine
Lorazepam
Lorcaserin
Loxapine
Meclizine
Melitracen
Melperone
Meperidine
Mephobarbital
Meprobamate
Meptazinol
Mesoridazine
Metaxalone
Methadone
Methamphetamine
Methdilazine
Methocarbamol
Methohexital
Methotrimeprazine
Methylene Blue
Midazolam
Milnacipran
Mirtazapine
Molindone
Moricizine
Morphine
Morphine Sulfate Liposome
Nalbuphine
Naratriptan
Nefazodone
Netupitant
Nicomorphine
Nitrazepam
Nitrous Oxide
Nortriptyline
Olanzapine
Ondansetron
Opipramol
Opium
Opium Alkaloids
Orphenadrine
Oxazepam
Oxycodone
Oxymorphone
Palonosetron
Papaveretum
Paregoric
Paroxetine
Pentazocine
Pentobarbital
Perampanel
Perazine
Periciazine
Perphenazine
Phenobarbital
Piperacetazine
Pipotiazine
Piritramide
Prazepam
Primidone
Prochlorperazine
Promazine
Promethazine
Propofol
Protriptyline
Quazepam
Quetiapine
Ramelteon
Remifentanil
Remoxipride
Rizatriptan
Secobarbital
Sertindole
Sertraline
Sibutramine
Sodium Oxybate
St John's Wort
Sufentanil
Sulpiride
Sumatriptan
Suvorexant
Tapentadol
Temazepam
Thiethylperazine
Thiopental
Thiopropazate
Thioridazine
Tianeptine
Tilidine
Tiotropium
Tizanidine
Tolonium Chloride
Topiramate
Tramadol
Trazodone
Triazolam
Trifluoperazine
Trifluperidol
Triflupromazine
Trimeprazine
Trimipramine
Tryptophan
Venlafaxine
Vilazodone
Vortioxetine
Zaleplon
Ziprasidone
Zolmitriptan
Zolpidem
Zopiclone
Zotepine

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using chlorpheniramine and codeine polistirex with any of the following may cause an increased risk of certain side effects but may be unavoidable in some cases. If used together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use chlorpheniramine and codeine polistirex, or give you special instructions about the use of food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Ethanol

Precautions While Using chlorpheniramine and codeine polistirex

It is very important that your doctor check your progress while you are using chlorpheniramine and codeine polistirex. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to take it.

Do not use chlorpheniramine and codeine polistirex if you are using or have used an MAO inhibitor (eg, Eldepryl®, Marplan®, Nardil®, or Parnate®) within the past 14 days.

chlorpheniramine and codeine polistirex may be habit-forming. If you feel that the medicine is not working as well, do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor for instructions.

Using chlorpheniramine and codeine polistirex can cause severe constipation. To prevent this, your doctor may direct you to take laxatives, drink a lot of fluids, or increase the amount of fiber in your diet. Be sure to follow the directions carefully, because continuing constipation can lead to more serious problems.

chlorpheniramine and codeine polistirex may make you confused, dizzy, or drowsy. Make sure you know how you react to chlorpheniramine and codeine polistirex before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.

Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using chlorpheniramine and codeine polistirex.

chlorpheniramine and codeine polistirex will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants (medicines that can make you drowsy or less alert). Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or medicine for allergies or colds, sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine, other prescription pain medicine or narcotics, medicine for seizures or barbiturates, muscle relaxants, or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. Check with your doctor before taking any of these medicines while you are using chlorpheniramine and codeine polistirex.

If you think you or someone else may have taken an overdose of chlorpheniramine and codeine polistirex, get emergency help at once. Signs of an overdose include: pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin, confusion, difficult or troubled breathing, irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing, extreme sleepiness or drowsiness, cold and clammy skin, or lightheadedness or fainting.

Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.

chlorpheniramine and codeine polistirex Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Incidence not known

Acid or sour stomach
anxiety
belching
bloating
blurred or loss of vision
chills
cold clammy skin
cold sweats
confusion
dark colored urine
depression
diarrhea
difficult or painful urination
disturbed color perception
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
double vision
dryness or spasm of the throat
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
fever
halos around lights
headache
heartburn
increased hunger
indigestion
irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
loss of appetite
nausea
nervousness
night blindness
nightmares
overbright appearance of lights
pain in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
pain or discomfort in the chest, upper stomach, or throat
pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
pressure in the stomach
pounding in the ears
seizures
sensation of spinning
shakiness
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat
slurred speech
stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
sweating
tunnel vision
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
yellow eyes or skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: