Tussigon drug: Uses, indications and notes when using

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Tussigon is a combination medicine, used to relieve a dry cough often caused by the common cold and flu. The drug is available in the form of tablets or in liquid or suspension form (syrup). When using the drug, it is necessary to follow the doctor's prescription to avoid unwanted side effects.

1. What is Tussigon drug?

Tussigon is a medicine used to relieve a dry cough caused by the common cold. This medicine works to calm your cough so you can feel less tired, relax, rest, and sleep more. This product has two drugs: Hydrocodone and Homatropine. Hydrocodone is a medicine that contains ingredients that act on certain centers in the brain to suppress the need to cough. Homatropine, often used for short-term treatment, belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. It should not be used for a persistent, persistent cough caused by smoking or for prolonged breathing difficulties such as certain conditions such as asthma, emphysema, or coughs with a lot of mucus and phlegm. Children under 18 years of age should not use opioid cough suppressants. Children are at higher risk of serious side effects (possibly even death), especially breathing problems.

2. How to use Tussigon?

Read the package insert carefully before you start taking Hydrocodone / Homatropine. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist right away.
Tussigon is given by mouth, usually every 4 or 6 hours as needed or as directed by your doctor. Can be used before or after meals. The dosage is different for each person, based on your age, medical condition, and response to therapy. The manufacturer recommends that adults take no more than 6 tablets or 6 teaspoons (30ml) per day.
If you are taking syrup, measure the dose carefully with a specialized measuring spoon/spoon with divisions to determine the correct dose.
Do not use this medicine for more than the prescribed dose, or for longer than prescribed. Your condition will not improve any faster, but the risk of side effects will increase if taken not as prescribed.
If you suddenly stop using Tussigon, you may have withdrawal symptoms (such as restlessness, watery eyes, runny nose, nausea, excessive sweating, muscle pain). Your doctor may prescribe a gradual decrease in the dose to improve this condition.

Although drugs bring many benefits, if abused drugs can be addictive. This risk may be higher if you are addicted to drugs or alcohol.
When taking Tussigon for a long time, this medicine may lose its effectiveness and your doctor may prescribe a different dose. Tell your doctor if your cough does not improve within 5 days.
Before use, talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of this medicine. If you only have a cough due to the common cold that usually doesn't require medical treatment, your body will have a defense mechanism to protect itself. Talk to your doctor about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms, like drinking enough fluids, using a humidifier, or nasal drops/sea salt spray to spray.

3. Tussigon side effects

When using Tussigon (Hydrocodone) and nausea usually occurs after the first few doses, consult your doctor's suggestions to reduce this symptom such as taking with food, lying down for 1- 2 hours with as little head movement as possible.
When you use the drug Tussigon may occur some symptoms such as:
Dizziness; Dizzy ; Sleepy; Vomiting; Constipation ,.. If any of these effects persist or you notice a worsening of your condition, seek medical help immediately.
If you experience any of the following serious symptoms, tell your doctor right away:
Sleep apnea ; Stomach/abdominal pain; Mood and mental disorders such as agitation, confusion, hallucinations; Difficult/painful urination. Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including:
Eye pain/swelling/redness, vision changes; Slow/vomiting/irregular breathing; Severe drowsiness or trouble waking up; Convulsions ; Faint. When using the drug Tussigon, it is very rare to have a serious allergic reaction. However, if any of the symptoms below are present, contact your doctor immediately:
Rash ; Itching or swelling, possibly in the face, throat, or tongue; Severe dizziness; Shortness of breath . Tussigon is a drug with a potential for abuse and addiction. This medicine can also cause serious breathing problems, which can be fatal.
The risk of serious breathing problems is higher when you start taking this medicine, or if you take the wrong dose than prescribed. Taking this medicine with alcohol or other medicines may cause drowsiness or other breathing problems.
Women of childbearing age, before using Tussigon, please consult your doctor carefully. The use of this drug during pregnancy is not recommended. It may increase the risk of birth defects if used during the first two months of pregnancy. Also, using it for a long time or in high doses near the due date can harm an unborn baby. Infants born to mothers who use this medicine for a long time may develop severe (possibly fatal) withdrawal symptoms.

4. Some drug interactions may occur when taking Tussigon

Tussigon drug interactions can change how well your medicine works or increase your risk of serious side effects. Tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, herbal products, vitamins. Do not start, stop or change the dose of Tussigon without your doctor's permission. Some drugs that can interact with Tussigon include: belladonna alkaloids, naltrexone, some pain relievers like pentazocine, nalbuphine, butorphano, potassium tablets/capsules, pramlintide.
If Tussigon is taken with other products that can also cause drowsiness or breathing problems, the risk of serious side effects may be increased. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other products such as other opioid pain relievers or cough suppressants (such as codeine, hydromorphone), alcohol, marijuana, sleeping pills, muscle relaxants (such as carisoprodol). , cyclobenzaprine ), or an antihistamine (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine). Read the labels on all your medicines carefully as they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness.
Certain other drugs may affect the removal of Tussigon (hydrocodone/homatropine) from your body, which may affect how hydrocodone/homatropine works.
Tussigon may affect some tests, causing false test results. Tell all your doctors that you have or are taking this medicine.

5. Some notes when using and storing Tussigon drugs

Precautions
Before taking Tussigon, tell your doctor if you are allergic to its ingredients; or if you have any other allergies. Tussigon may contain ingredients that cause allergic reactions or other health problems. Before using this medication, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: Brain disorders (such as head injury, tumors, epilepsy), breathing problems (asthma, obstructive pulmonary disease) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease--COPD, sleep apnea, intoxication with drugs that can cause drowsiness or slow/shallow breathing), gallbladder disease, kidney disease, liver disease, mood disorders, psychiatric disorders such as confusion, depression , having thoughts of suicide, a personal or family history of stimulant use disorders, stomach/intestinal problems (such as obstruction, constipation, infectious diarrhea, paralytic ileus), medical pancreas (pancreatitis), difficulty urinating (such as due to an enlarged prostate), personal or family history of glaucoma (angle-closure type), adrenal gland problems (such as Addison ), recent surgery, underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or blur your vision. Do not drive or use machinery for safety. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this medicine, symptoms of which may be confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, and slow/shallow breathing. Pregnant women are not recommended to use this medicine. It can harm an unborn baby. The use of this medicine is not recommended by nursing women. Consult your doctor if absolutely necessary. Overdose
If you take too much of the drug and have serious symptoms such as fainting, shortness of breath or slow breathing, slow heart rate, cold/clammy skin, coma. Immediately contact a doctor or go to a medical center to get medical help, avoiding unnecessary risks.

Missed dose
If you miss a dose of Tussigon, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to catch up unless your doctor tells you to.
Store Tussigon medicine
Store in sealed packaging at about 25 degrees Celsius, away from sunlight and moisture. It is allowed to store Tussigon for a short time from 15 - 30 degrees Celsius. Do not leave the medicine near small children and pets in the house. When expired or damaged, dispose of the product properly.
Above are important issues about Tussigon drug, knowing the information will help the drug use process to bring about effective treatment of the disease and minimize unwanted effects. You can refer to and use the drug as directed to bring the best treatment results.

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