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What is Deconamine and why is it prescribed? Deconamine is an antihistamine and decongestant used for the temporary relief of persistent runny nose, sneezing, and nasal congestion caused by upper respiratory infections, sinus inflammation, or hay fever. It is also used to help clear nasal passages and shrink swollen membranes and to drain the sinuses and relieve sinus pressure. Deconamine may cause you to become drowsy or less alert. How should you take Deconamine? Follow your doctors directions for taking Deconamine. If Deconamine makes you nervous or restless, or you have trouble sleeping, take the last dose of the day a few hours before you go to bed. Take Deconamine exactly as prescribed. Antihistamines can make your mouth and throat dry. It may help to suck on hard candy, chew gum, or melt bits of ice in your mouth. If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take two doses at once. Store Deconamine at room temperature. Are there any Deconamine side effects? Deconamine side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. The most common Deconamine side effect is mild to moderate drowsiness. Less common or rare Deconamine side effects may include anaphylactic shock, anemia, anxiety, blurred vision, breathing difficulty, chills, confusion, constipation, convulsion, diarrhea, difficulty sleeping, difficulty in carrying out movements, disturbed coordination, dizziness, double vision, dry mouth, nose, and throat, early menstruation, exaggerated sense of well being, excessive perspiration, excitation, fatigue, extreme calm, fear, frequent or difficult urination, hallucinations, headache, hives, hysteria, increased chest congestion, irregular heartbeat, irritability, light-headedness, loss of appetite, low blood pressure, nausea, nervousness, painful urination, pallor, pounding heartbeat, rapid heartbeat, restlessness, ringing in ears, sensitivity to light, skin rash, stomach upset or pain, stuffy nose, tenseness, tightness of chest, tingling or numbness, tremor, unusual bleeding or bruising, vertigo, vomiting, weakness, and wheezing. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Deconamine? If Deconamine is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Be sure to inform your doctor of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking. Alcohol increases the sedative effect of Deconamine. Avoid it while taking this medication. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Deconamine with Antidepressant drugs (such as the MAO inhibitors Nardil and Parnate), Asthma medications (such as Ventolin and Proventil), Bromocriptine (Parlodel), Mecamylamine (Inversine), Methyldopa (Aldomet), Narcotic pain killers (such as Demerol and Percocet), Phenytoin (Dilantin), Reserpine (Ser-Ap-Es, others), Sleep aids (such as Halcion and Seconal), or Tranquilizers (such as Valium and Xanax). Are there any special warnings about Deconamine? Use Deconamine with extreme caution if you have the eye condition called glaucoma, peptic ulcer or stomach obstructions, an enlarged prostate, or difficulty urinating. Also use caution if you have bronchial asthma, emphysema, chronic lung disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, or an overactive thyroid. Deconamine may cause excitability, especially in children. |
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