Q-Tapp DM
Name: Q-Tapp DM
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Q-Tapp DM (brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine)?
Do not use brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
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asthma or COPD, cough with mucus, or cough caused by smoking, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis;
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a blockage in your digestive tract (stomach or intestines);
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high blood pressure, heart disease;
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liver or kidney disease;
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glaucoma;
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cough with mucus, or cough caused by emphysema or chronic bronchitis;
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enlarged prostate or urination problems;
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pheochromocytoma (an adrenal gland tumor);
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overactive thyroid; or
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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 brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.
This medicine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Antihistamines and decongestants may also slow breast milk production. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How do I store and/or throw out Q-Tapp DM?
- Store at room temperature. Do not freeze.
- Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.
- Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs.