Tell your doctor if you have glaucoma or increased pressure in the eye, a stomach ulcer, an enlarged prostate, bladder problems or difficulty urinating, an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), asthma, hypertension or any type of heart problems. Moreover, do not take brompheniramine if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan®), phenelzine (Nardil®), or tranylcypromine (Parnate®) in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects.

You may not be able to take brompheniramine, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

Brompheniramine is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether brompheniramine will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take brompheniramine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

Additionally, this medicine passes into breast milk. Infants are especially sensitive to the effects of antihistamines, and serious side effects could occur in a nursing infant. Do not take brompheniramine without first talking to your doctor if you are nursing a baby.

If you are over 60 years of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects from brompheniramine. You may require a lower dose of this medication.

Use cautiously when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Brompheniramine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. So too, alcohol may increase these symptoms and should be taken in moderation.

 

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