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BrandGenericIndicationImportant Side EffectsOtherClassAdverse Reaction
Allegra fexofenadine antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. used to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergies (hay fever) in adults and children. Vomiting,nausea, diarrhea, upset stomach; menstrual cramps; drowsiness, tired feeling; headache; or. muscle or back pain. Pregnancy Category C antihistamines Chest tightness feeling of warmth, redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
Benadryl diphenhydramine antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. used to treat hives, skin rash, itching, and other cold or allergy drowsiness, fatigue, tiredness, sleepiness, dizziness, disturbed coordination, constipation, dry mouth/nose/throat Pregnancy Category B antihistamines/ antitussives Blurred VisionLess Cannot Empty BladderLess Chronic Trouble SleepingLess ConfusedLess DiarrheaLess Difficult Or Painful Urination
Claritin Loratadine antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. used to treat s hives, skin rash, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms headache, somnolence nervousness, and fatigue Pregnancy Category B antihistamines rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness
Phenergan promethazine It works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain. Promethazine also acts as an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body. Phenergan is used to treat allergy symptoms dizziness, drowsiness, anxiety; blurred vision, dry mouth, stuffy nose Pregnancy Category C antihistamines Convulsions (seizures) difficult or unusually fast breathing fast heartbeat or irregular pulse high fever high or low (irregular) blood pressure increased sweating
Zyrtec cetirizine antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. used to treat cold or allergy symptoms Dizziness. Drowsiness. Tired feeling. Dry mouth. Sore throat. Pregnancy Category B antihistamines Bronchospasm Heart Throbbing Or Pounding Hepatitis Life Threatening Allergic Reaction Liver Problems Seizures
Allegra-D fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine Pseudoephedrine decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion Fexofenadine combination medicine used to treat hives, skin rash, itching, other symptoms of allergies and the common cold. dry mouth; nausea, stomach pain, constipation; mild loss of appetite, stomach upset; sleep problems Pregnancy Category C antihistamines Difficult or labored breathing difficulty swallowing dizziness fast heartbeat feeling of warmth fever hives or welts itching skin
Claritin-D 24Hour loratadine and pseudoephedrine Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion Loratadine combination medicine used to treat hives, skin rash, itching, and other allergies and the common cold. mild dizziness; dry mouth, nose, or throat; nausea; or. sleep problems (insomnia). Pregnancy Category B antihistamines rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing
Delsym dextromethorphan cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex. Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema. Slight drowsiness/dizziness, nausea, or vomiting Pregnancy Category C antitussives severe drowsiness/dizziness with normal doses
Phenergan Codeine promethazine and codeine Codeine and promethazine is a combination medicine used to treat cold or allergy symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, and cough. drowsiness, dizziness, sleepiness, headache, lightheadedness, restlessness Pregnancy Category C antiemetics antihistamines restless muscle movements in your eyes, tongue, jaw, or neck, tremor (uncontrolled shaking); shallow breathing, slow heartbeat; feeling like you might pass out; jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
Atrovent ipratropium bromide used to prevent bronchospasm, or narrowing airways in the lungs, in people with bronchitis, emphysema, or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Bladder pain bloody or cloudy urine cough producing mucus difficult, burning, or painful urination difficulty with breathing frequent urge to urinate Pregnancy Category B bronchodilators Giant Hives Hives Itching Life Threatening Allergic Reaction Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood Pain In The Eye
Spiriva HandiHaler tiotropium bromide used to prevent bronchospasm (narrowing of the airways in the lungs) in adults with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including bronchitis and emphysema. dry mouth, constipation, upset stomach, vomiting, cold symptoms Pregnancy Category C bronchodilators Angina Atrial Fibrillation Blocked Bowels With Decreased Peristaltic Movement Giant Hives Hypersensitivity Drug Reaction
Ventolin albuterol used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in people with reversible obstructive airway disease. Albuterol inhalation is also used to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm. headache, dizziness; sleep problems (insomnia); cough, hoarseness, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose Pregnancy Category C bronchodilators Agitation anxiety arm, back, or jaw pain blurred vision chest pain or discomfort confusion convulsions
Xopenex levalbuterol used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in people with reversible obstructive airway disease. headache, nervousness, anxiety, shaking (tremors), dizziness, Pregnancy Category C bronchodilators Cough difficult or labored breathing difficulty swallowing extra heartbeats fainting fast, pounding, slow, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
Combivent Respimat ipratropium bromide and albuterol used to prevent bronchospasm in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who are also using other medicines to control their condition. Body aches or pain chills cough cough producing mucus Pregnancy Category C bronchodilators Skin rash or hives swelling of the face, lips, eyelids, mouth, or throat Chest discomfort decrease in the frequency of urination decrease in urine volume
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