Brompheniramine injection
What is brompheniramine injection?
BROMPHENIRAMINE (Nasahist®) is an antihistamine. It is used to relieve or prevent the symptoms of hay fever (seasonal rhinitis), hives (rash and itching) and other types of allergy. It is also used to relieve symptoms of runny nose from colds (rhinitis). Brompheniramine injection may be given in case of a severe allergic reaction or attack in addition to other medications. Generic brompheniramine injection is available.
What should my health care professional know before I use brompheniramine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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asthma or other lung disease
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glaucoma or other eye disease
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heart disease
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high or low blood pressure
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liver disease
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pain or difficulty passing urine
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prostate trouble
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seizures
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stomach or intestinal problems
-
thyroid disease
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wear contact lenses
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an unusual or allergic reaction to brompheniramine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to become pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Brompheniramine is for injection either under the skin, into a muscle, or into a vein. It will be given to you by a health care professional in a hospital, clinic, or prescriber's office.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
This does not apply. The injection is usually given as a single dose as needed by a health care professional.
What drug(s) may interact with brompheniramine?
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alcohol
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barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions)
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medicines for anxiety or sleeping problems, such as diazepam or temazepam
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medicines for hay fever and other allergies
-
medicines for mental depression
-
medicines for mental problems and psychotic disturbances
-
medicines for movement abnormalities as in Parkinson's disease
-
medicines for pain such as codeine, hydrocodone, meperidine, methadone, morphine, oxycodone, propoxyphene, and tramadol
-
some medicines for gastrointestinal problems (such as atropine, dicyclomine, glycopyrrolate, hyoscyamine, or propantheline)
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking brompheniramine?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve in 1 or 2 days.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how brompheniramine affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol may increase dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water will help.
Brompheniramine may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating drops may help. See your ophthalmologist if the problem does not go away or is severe.
If you are receiving skin tests for allergies, tell your physician you are using brompheniramine.
What side effects may I notice from using brompheniramine?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
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agitation, nervousness, excitability, not able to sleep (these are more likely in children)
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blurred vision
-
fainting spells
-
irregular heartbeat, palpitations, or chest pain
-
muscle or facial twitches
-
pain or difficulty passing urine
-
seizures (convulsions)
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store upright at room temperature between 15 and 30°C (59 and 86°F); do not freeze. Keep away from heat and light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Brompheniramine oral elixir
What is brompheniramine elixir?
BROMPHENIRAMINE (Bromphen®, Dimetane®) is an antihistamine. It is used to relieve or prevent the symptoms of hay fever (seasonal rhinitis), hives (rash and itching) and other types of allergy. It is also used to relieve symptoms of runny nose from colds (rhinitis). Generic brompheniramine oral elixir is available.
What should my health care professional know before I use brompheniramine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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asthma or other lung disease
-
glaucoma or other eye disease
-
heart disease
-
high or low blood pressure
-
liver disease
-
pain or difficulty passing urine
-
prostate trouble
-
seizures
-
stomach or intestinal problems
-
thyroid disease
-
wear contact lenses
-
an unusual or allergic reaction to brompheniramine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to become pregnant
-
breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Take brompheniramine oral elixir by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Use a specially marked spoon or container to measure your medicine. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one; household spoons are not always accurate. Take with food or milk if brompheniramine upsets your stomach. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with brompheniramine?
-
alcohol
-
barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions)
-
medicines for anxiety or sleeping problems, such as diazepam or temazepam
-
medicines for hay fever and other allergies
-
medicines for mental depression
-
medicines for mental problems and psychotic disturbances
-
medicines for movement abnormalities as in Parkinson's disease
-
medicines for pain such as codeine, hydrocodone, meperidine, methadone, morphine, oxycodone, propoxyphene, and tramadol
-
some medicines for gastrointestinal problems (such as atropine, dicyclomine, glycopyrrolate, hyoscyamine, or propantheline)
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking brompheniramine?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve in 1 or 2 days.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how brompheniramine affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol may increase dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water will help.
Brompheniramine may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating drops may help. See your ophthalmologist if the problem does not go away or is severe.
If you are receiving skin tests for allergies, tell your physician you are using brompheniramine.
What side effects may I notice from using brompheniramine?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
-
agitation, nervousness, excitability, not able to sleep (these are more likely in children)
-
blurred vision
-
fainting spells
-
irregular heartbeat, palpitations, or chest pain
-
muscle or facial twitches
-
pain or difficulty passing urine
-
seizures (convulsions)
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store upright at room temperature between 15 and 30°C (59 and 86°F) in a well-closed, light-resistant container. Do not freeze the oral solution. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Brompheniramine tablets, capsules, or extended-release tablets
What are brompheniramine tablets, capsules, or extended-release tablets?
BROMPHENIRAMINE (Dimetane® Extentabs, Dimetapp® Allergy Liqui-Gels) is an antihistamine. It is used to relieve or prevent the symptoms of hay fever (seasonal rhinitis), hives (rash and itching) and other types of allergy. It is also used to relieve symptoms of runny nose from colds (rhinitis). Generic brompheniramine capsules, tablets and extended-release tablets are available.
What should my health care professional know before I use brompheniramine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-
asthma or other lung disease
-
glaucoma or other eye disease
-
heart disease
-
high or low blood pressure
-
liver disease
-
pain or difficulty passing urine
-
prostate trouble
-
seizures
-
stomach or intestinal problems
-
thyroid disease
-
wear contact lenses
-
an unusual or allergic reaction to brompheniramine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-
pregnant or trying to become pregnant
-
breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Take brompheniramine tablets or capsules by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take with food or milk if brompheniramine upsets your stomach. Swallow extended-release tablets whole; do not crush or chew. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with brompheniramine?
-
alcohol
-
barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions)
-
medicines for anxiety or sleeping problems, such as diazepam or temazepam
-
medicines for hay fever and other allergies
-
medicines for mental depression
-
medicines for mental problems and psychotic disturbances
-
medicines for movement abnormalities as in Parkinson's disease
-
medicines for pain such as codeine, hydrocodone, meperidine, methadone, morphine, oxycodone, propoxyphene, and tramadol
-
some medicines for gastrointestinal problems (such as atropine, dicyclomine, glycopyrrolate, hyoscyamine, or propantheline)
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking brompheniramine?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve in 1 or 2 days.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how brompheniramine affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol may increase dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water will help.
Brompheniramine may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating drops may help. See your ophthalmologist if the problem does not go away or is severe.
If you are receiving skin tests for allergies, tell your physician you are using brompheniramine.
What side effects may I notice from using brompheniramine?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
-
agitation, nervousness, excitability, not able to sleep (these are more likely in children)
-
blurred vision
-
fainting spells
-
irregular heartbeat, palpitations, or chest pain
-
muscle or facial twitches
-
pain or difficulty passing urine
-
seizures (convulsions)
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store upright at room temperature between 15 and 30°C (59 and 86°F) in a tight container; do not freeze. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.