What is West decon m?
Chlorpheniramine and phenyltoloxamine are antihistamines that reduce the effects on the body of the natural chemical histamine. Histamine may cause symptoms such as sneezing and itching. It can also lead to watery eyes and a runny or watery nose.
Phenylephrine shrinks the blood vessels of the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause congestion in the nasal passages.
West-decon m, also known as a combination medication, is used to treat sneezing and other symptoms such as a runny nose or itching caused by allergies. It can also be used for a common cold or flu.west-decon will not treat coughs caused by cigarette smoking or asthma.this medication guide does not list all possible uses of west-decon m.
Side effects of West decon m
If you experience any of the following signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing or swelling of lips, face, tongue or throat. Seek medical assistance immediately.
This medicine can cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- Fast or irregular heart rate
- If you feel your heart pounding or fluttering, then this is a sign that you are experiencing a cardiac arrest.
- The urination is difficult or painful, or there is little or no urinating.
- Tremors, seizure (convulsions);
- Vision changes, severe dizziness, and feeling like you might pass out.
West-decon m can cause the following side effects:
- Headache, dizziness, drowsiness;
- Dry mouth, nose, or throat
- Nausea, and constipation.
- Blurred vision
- Sleep problems (insomnia);
- Feeling restless or excited, especially in children
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. The fda can be contacted at 1-800-fda-1088 to report side effects.
Warnings
You should not take this medication if you've taken an mao inhibitor in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction may occur. Mao inhibitors are isocarboxazid (linezolid), phenelzine (rasagiline), selegiline (selegiline injection), methylene blue injection, and tranylcypromine.
Before you take this drug
If you have taken a mao inhibitor within the last 14 days, do not take this medication. It is possible that a dangerous drug interaction will occur. Mao inhibitors are isocarboxazid (linezolid), methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and selegiline.
Tell your doctor about any of the following to ensure that this medication is safe for you:
- A blockage of your digestive tract, such as the stomach or intestines;
- High blood pressure, heart disease, and coronary artery disease
- Glaucoma;
- Liver or kidney disease
- Asthma, or A cough with mucus or a cough caused by tobacco smoking
- Other urination issues or bladder obstruction
- Pheochromocytoma
- Overactive thyroid gland;
- If you are taking potassium (cytra epiklor k-lyte k-phos kaon klor con polycitra urocit k),
Fda pregnancy class c there is no information on whether west-decon m can harm an unborn child. You should tell your doctor if you plan to become pregnant while taking this medication.
This medicine may pass into breast milk and harm a nursing infant. Breast milk production can also be affected by decongestants and antihistamines. You should tell your doctor if you're breastfeeding a child.
How to take West decon m?
Do not exceed the recommended dosage or duration. Use the recommended dose or duration. Do not exceed it. Cold or cough medicine is typically taken for only a few days until symptoms disappear.
This medication should not be given to children younger than four years of age. Ask a doctor first before giving cough or cold medication to your child. Children as young as 4 years old can die from the misuse of cough medicines.extended-release tablets should not be crushed, chewed, or broken. Swallow the entire tablet.
Use a medicine cup or spoon to measure liquid medicines. Ask your pharmacist if you don't have a device for measuring doses.tell your doctor or surgeon, if you've taken this medication within the last few days, if you are going to need medical testing or surgery.take no more than seven days at a time. Speak to your doctor if symptoms don't improve after seven days or you experience a headache or a skin rash.store away from heat and moisture at room temperature.
What happens if i miss the dose?
You may not have a schedule for taking west-decon m. It is only taken as needed. Take the missed dose immediately if you take the medication regularly. If your next scheduled dosage is near, skip the missed dose. You should not take more medicine to compensate for a missed dose.
What happens if i overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help or seek immediate medical attention.
What should be avoided?
West-decon m side effects can be exacerbated by drinking alcohol.before using any other sleep, cold, allergy, or cough medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Many combination medications contain antihistamines or decongestants. You can take too much medication by taking certain products together. You can check the label of a medication to see if it contains antihistamines or decongestants.
This medication can cause blurred or double vision, and it may affect your ability to think clearly. You should be careful when driving or doing anything else that requires you to have clear vision and to be alert.avoid overheating or dehydration during exercise and hot weather. Chlorpheniramine or phenyltoloxamine may decrease sweating and make you more susceptible to heat stroke.
Interaction with other drug
Inform your doctor of all the medicines you take, including vitamins and herbal remedies. When used together, some medicines can have unwanted or harmful effects. This medication guide does not list all possible interactions.
West-decon m can be worsened by other drugs, which make you sleepy and slow down your breathing. Ask your doctor if you should take west-decon m along with sleeping pills, narcotic pain medicines, muscle relaxers, or medications for anxiety or depression.
