Respi-Tann Pd Side Effects

Generic name: carbetapentane / pseudoephedrine

Consumer
Professional

Note: This document contains side effect information about carbetapentane / pseudoephedrine. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Respi-Tann Pd.

For the Consumer

Applies to carbetapentane/pseudoephedrine: oral suspension extended release, oral tablet chewable

Warning

Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking carbetapentane / pseudoephedrine: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using carbetapentane and pseudoephedrine and call your doctor at once if you have:

pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;
pale skin, weakness;
severe dizziness, vision problems, hallucinations;
painful or difficult urination; or
a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out.

Common side effects may include:

nausea, loss of appetite;
headache, dizziness, drowsiness;
constipation, diarrhea; or
feeling nervous or excited.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to carbetapentane / pseudoephedrine: oral liquid, oral suspension extended release, oral tablet chewable

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included tachycardia, palpitations, pallor, arrhythmias, and cardiovascular collapse with hypotension.^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea.^[Ref]

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache, dizziness, fear, anxiety, tenseness, hallucinations, tremor, weakness, insomnia, convulsions, and central nervous system depression.^[Ref]