SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Tussionex

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Tussionex

Tussionex has 65 Side Effects total
26 are Life Threatening
7 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Tussionex

Tussionex is also known by the generic name Chlorpheniramine-Hydrocodone

USES:
This combination product is used to treat coughs and other symptoms caused by the common cold or allergies. This product contains 2 medications:
hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine. Hydrocodone is a narcotic cough suppressant (antitussive) that acts on a certain part of the brain (cough center) to reduce the urge to cough. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that helps to relieve watery eyes, itchy eyes/nose/throat, runny nose, and sneezing.

Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Therefore, this product is not recommended to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details about using your product safely.

These products do not cure or shorten the length of the common cold and may cause serious side effects. To decrease the risk for serious side effects, carefully follow all dosage directions. Giving more than the recommended dose or using this medication along with other cough-and-cold products has resulted in serious (even fatal) side effects, including slowed/stopped breathing. Talk to the doctor or pharmacist before giving other cough-and-cold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients (see also Drug Interactions section). Ask about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms (such as drinking enough fluids, using a humidifier or saline nose drops/spray). Do not use this product to make a child sleepy.

Tussionex has 26 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - A Spasm of the Larynx - Laryngismus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex

Critical Seriousness - Blood Disorder - Blood Dyscrasias is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex

Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex

Critical Seriousness - Change in Pulse - Pulse Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex

Critical Seriousness - Collapsed Portion of Lung - Atelectasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex

Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex

Critical Seriousness - Extra Heartbeat - Extrasystoles is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex

Critical Seriousness - Fit - Tonic Clonic Seizure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex

Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex

Critical Seriousness - Increased Spinal Fluid Pressure - Increased Cerebrospinal Fluid Pressure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex

Critical Seriousness - Involuntary Muscle Movements - Involuntary Muscle Movement is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Stiffness - Muscle Rigidity is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex

Critical Seriousness - Ringing in the Ears - Tinnitus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex

Critical Seriousness - Significant Decrease in Lung Function - Respiratory Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex

Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex

Critical Seriousness - Vocal Cord Swelling - Laryngeal Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex

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Tussionex has 7 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tussionex

An Increase in the Thickness of Lung Secretions - Thick Bronchial Secretions is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tussionex

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tussionex

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tussionex

Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tussionex

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tussionex

Not Feeling Well - Malaise is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tussionex

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Tussionex Drug-Drug Interactions

Tussionex has interactions of severe seriousness with 55 drug(s):

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Alterra. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Atapryl. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Azilect. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with B Cplx-C-St.Johnwrt-K.&S.Ginsg. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Calcium-Mag-B Complex-D3-Hrb61. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Carbex. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Centrum Herbals St Johns Wort. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Cold & Flu Fighter. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Depade. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Digestive Enzym,Plant-Herbcb14. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Eldepryl. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Emsam. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Fa-Omega 3-Dha-Epa-St. John'S. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Fatigue Relief Complex. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Furazolidone. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Furoxone. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Harmonex. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Imuzyme. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Isocarboxazid. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Kira St. John'S Wort. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Lecithin-Fa-Vit B Comp-Herbal. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Linezolid. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Mag Oxide-St John Wt-Blk Coh. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Marplan. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Matulane. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Methylene Blue (Antidote). Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Mood Formula. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Mood Support Formula. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Moodplex. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Movana. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Naltrexone. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Naltrexone Microspheres. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Nardil. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with One-A-Day Tension. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Parnate. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Phenelzine. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Phenylalanine-St. J Wort-Griff. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Procarbazine. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Quanterra Emotional. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Rasagiline. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Revia. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Selegiline. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Selegiline Hcl. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with St. John'S Wort. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with St. John'S Wort-Siber.Ginseng. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Staycalm. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Stresstabs Herbal Menopause. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Tranylcypromine. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Trexan. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Valerian-St.Johns Wort-Ca-Vits. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Vit C-St. John Wort-Elder-Hb30. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Vivitrol. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Women'S Complex. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Zelapar. Click here to see them

Tussionex has 1 severe interactions with Zyvox. Click here to see them

Tussionex has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Tussionex has interactions of moderate seriousness with 20 drug(s).

Tussionex has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Tussionex has 50 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Tussionex.

Tussionex Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications

Acutely Deteriorating Asthma - Asthma That Is Getting Worse is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium - Psychosis caused by Sudden Alcohol Withdrawal is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Bladder Outflow Obstruction - Blockage of Urinary Bladder is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Bradycardia - Slow Heartbeat is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Brain Neoplasm - Brain Tumor is a contraindication of Tussionex.

CNS Depression - Abnormal Nervous System Function Affecting Mental Alertness is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Chronic Idiopathic Constipation - Chronic Difficulty having a Bowel Movement is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Coma is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Cor Pulmonale is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Debilitation - Weakened Patient is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Gastrointestinal Obstruction - Stomach or Intestine Blockage is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Gastrointestinal Tract Surgery - Stomach or Intestinal Tract Operation is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Head Injury is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Hypercapnia - Excess Amount of Carbon Dioxide in the Blood is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Hypoxia - Decreased Oxygen In The Tissues Or Blood is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Intracranial Hypertension - High Pressure Within the Skull is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Intracranial Lesion - Lesion of Brain is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Morbid Obesity is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Addison's Disease is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Pulmonary Emphysema - Emphysema is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Respiratory Depression - Significant Decrease in Lung Function is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Shock is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Stenosing Peptic Ulcer is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Toxic Psychosis - Mental Disorder Resulting from Poisonous Agents is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Ulcerative Colitis - Ulcerated Colon is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Untreated Hypothyroidism - Untreated Decreased Level of Thyroid Hormones is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Urethral Stricture - Narrowing of the Tube that Empties Urine From the Bladder is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Urinary Retention - Cannot Empty Bladder is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Contraindication Warnings

Acute Abdominal Pain - Intense Abdominal Pain is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Biliary Spasm - Spasm of a Bile Duct Tract is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Constipation - Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Drug Dependence - Taking Habit Forming Drugs is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Gallbladder Disease - Disease of the Gallbladder is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Hypothyroidism - Underactive Thyroid is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Mood Changes is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Tussionex has 6 related brands and strengths:

Chlorpheniramine-Hydrocodone Er 4mg-5mg 12 Hr Cap Chlorpheniramine-Hydrocodone Er 8 Mg-10 Mg 12 Hr Cap Chlorpheniramine-Hydrocodone Er 8 Mg-10 Mg/5 Ml Oral 12 Hr Susp Tussicaps 4mg-5mg 12 Hr Cap Tussicaps 8 Mg-10 Mg 12 Hr Cap Tussionex Pennkinetic Er 8 Mg-10 Mg/5 Ml Oral 12 Hr Susp

Tussionex - Symptoms of overdose may include
slow/shallow breathing, severe drowsiness/dizziness, mental/mood changes (such as confusion, agitation), cold/clammy skin, fast/slow/irregular heartbeat, seizures.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.