HyTan Side Effects
Generic name: chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 8, 2023.
Note: This document contains side effect information about chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name HyTan.
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone: oral capsule extended release, oral liquid, oral suspension extended release.
General
The more commonly reported adverse effects have included, sedation, somnolence, mental clouding, dizziness, nausea and vomiting.[Ref]
Respiratory
Frequency not reported: Dose-related respiratory depression including fatal respiratory depression, dryness of the pharynx, dryness of respiratory passages, laryngismus, wheezing, breathing trouble[Ref]
Nervous system
Frequency not reported: Sedation, somnolence, drowsiness, lethargy, mental and physical impairment, dizziness, headache, facial dyskinesia, feeling faint, lightheadedness, tremor[Ref]
Psychiatric
Frequency not reported: Mental clouding, confusion, anxiety, fear, dysphoria, psychic dependence, mood changes, euphoria, agitation, irritability
Gastrointestinal
Frequency not reported: Nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, acute pancreatitis, dry mouth, dyspepsia, epigastric distress, loss of appetite[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Frequency not reported: Chest tightness
Dermatologic
Frequency not reported: Skin rash, pruritus, erythema, urticaria, excessive perspiration[Ref]
Genitourinary
Frequency not reported: Ureteral spasm, spasm of vesicle sphincters, urinary retention, dysuria, urinary frequency, urinary hesitancy[Ref]
Ocular
Frequency not reported: Blurred, double, or other visual disturbances
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References
1. Product Information. Tussionex PennKinetic (chlorpheniramine-hydrocodone). UCB Pharma Inc. 2006.
2. Product Information. HyTan (chlorpheniramine-hydrocodone). Prasco Laboratories. 2006.
3. Product Information. Vituz (chlorpheniramine-hydrocodone). Hawthorn Pharmaceuticals. 2017.
4. Product Information. TussiCaps (chlorpheniramine-hydrocodone). ECR Pharmaceuticals. 2017.
Further information
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Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.