Monograph Details
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Respiratory Tract
> Cough and cold
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TUSSIONEX |
| Manufacturer |
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UCB Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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CIII |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Antitussive + antihistamine. |
| Generic Name |
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Hydrocodone bitartrate 10mg, chlorpheniramine maleate 8mg; per 5mL; as polistirex; ext-rel susp. |
| Indications |
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Cough and upper respiratory symptoms. |
| Children |
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Use accurate measuring device. <6yrs: see Contraindications. 6–11yrs: 2.5mL every 12 hrs. |
| Adults |
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Use accurate measuring device. 5mL every 12 hrs. |
| Contraindications |
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Children <6yrs of age (risk of fatal respiratory depression). |
| Precautions |
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Respiratory impairment. Post-op. Head injury. Increased intracranial pressure. Glaucoma. Asthma. GI or GU obstruction. Acute abdomen. Hepatic or renal impairment. Thyroid disorders. Elderly. Debilitated. Labor & delivery. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended. |
| Interactions |
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Additive CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants, tricyclic antidepressants, MAOIs. Paralytic ileus with concurrent anticholinergics. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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CNS and respiratory depression, abuse potential, GI upset, anticholinergic effects. |
| How Supplied |
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Susp—473mL |
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