Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup
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About Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup
Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup contains an anti-tussive (relieve cough) medication primarily used to treat dry cough. A cough is a reflex action that helps to clear any foreign irritant or mucus in the throat.
Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup contains Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, a cough suppressant. It works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain, which is known to cause cough.
The most common side effects of Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup are dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, confusion, and nausea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before starting Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup. Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor. Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup may cause drowsiness, so drive with caution. Let your doctor know if you are taking any prescription/non-prescription drugs or herbal products before starting Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup.
Uses of Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup
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Key Benefits
Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup is primarily used to treat dry cough. Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup contains Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, a cough suppressant. It works by blocking the cough receptor present in the brain, which is known to cause cough. Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup is generally prescribed for short-term treatment of dry cough.
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- Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
- Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
- Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
- Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
- Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
- Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
- Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
- Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
- Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
- Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
- Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
- Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
- What to Do if Vomiting Persists
- Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
- Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
- Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
- Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
- Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
- Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
- Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.
- Get enough sleep. Maintain a regular sleep cycle.
- Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
- Manage stress with yoga or meditation.
- Limit alcohol and caffeine.
- Avoid driving or operating machinery unless you are alert.
- Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
- Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
- When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
- Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
- If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
- Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
- Avoid driving or operating machinery or activities that require high focus until you know how the medication affects you.
- Maintain a fixed sleeping schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine and ensure your sleeping space is comfortable to maximize your sleep quality.
- Limit alcohol and caffeine as these may worsen drowsiness and disturb sleep patterns.
- Drink plenty of water as it helps with alertness and keeps you hydrated and for overall well-being.
- Moderate physical activity can improve energy levels, but avoid intense workouts right before bedtime.
- Confusion is a major psychotic disorder that needs immediate medical attention.
- Acknowledge your experience and put effort to control confusion.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol intake as it can worsen the condition and increase your confusion.
- Practice meditation and yoga to avoid anxiety, which can be one of the leading causes.
- Talk to your dietician and consume food that can improve your mental health.
Drug Warnings
Do not take Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup if you are allergic to any of the contents. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before starting Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup. If your condition does not improve or you have a recurring cough with fever, rash, please visit the doctor immediately, as this could be serious. Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup should be taken at least 15 days after the last dose of anti-depressants, especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO), as taking both together may be fatal.
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Co-administration of Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup and Selegiline may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Selegiline with Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms - confusion, hallucination, fits, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering, shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm, stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Taking Tranylcypromine with Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup with Tranylcypromine is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucination(seeing and hearing things that do not exist), fit blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Phenelzine and Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Phenelzine and Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of Isocarboxazid with Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup and Isocarboxazid can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of Pargyline and Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup and Pargyline can lead to an interaction. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup and Procarbazine may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Procarbazine with Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms - confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering, shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm, stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Taking Rasagiline with Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup with Rasagiline is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms like confusion, hallucination, fits, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, shaking, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup and Desvenlafaxine might raise serotonin hormone levels in the body and may affect the brain or nerve cells. Increased serotonin hormone can lead to severe side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup and Desvenlafaxine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as seizure (fits), confusion, hallucination, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, tremors, incoordination, blurred vision, muscle spasms or stiffness, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup with Pentazocine can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Pentazocine with Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup can possibly result in an interaction, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucination(seeing and hearing things that do not exist), fits, blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Co-administration of Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup and Citalopram may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup and Citalopram, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as seizures (fits), extreme changes in blood pressure, confusion, hallucination, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, tremors, incoordination, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramp, and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Wash your hands with soap and water regularly to prevent the spread of germs.
- Eat plenty of foods rich in good bacteria, like yoghurt, to improve overall health.
- Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
- Gargle with salt water for relief from sore throat.
- Do not smoke, as it might worsen your symptoms.
- Avoid alcohol consumption as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or lack of concentration.
Side Effects of Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Diarrhoea
- Sleepiness
- Confusion
- Nausea
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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List
- ISOCARBOXAZID
- PHENELZINE
- RASAGILINE
- SELEGILINE
- TRANYLCYPROMINE
- AMIODARONE
- PROPAFENONE
- QUINIDINE
- FLECAINIDE
- CODEINE
- TRAMADOL
- MORPHINE
- METHADONE
- FLUOXETINE
- PAROXETINE
- SERTRALINE
- TERBINAFINE
Special Advise
- Do not use dextromethorphan if you have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days. (isocarboxazid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine or methylene blue injection).
Disease/Condition Glossary
Dry cough: It is a reflex action that helps to clear any foreign irritant or mucus in the throat. Mostly cough lasts for a short time (two to three weeks), so it is acute. But sometimes, if it is persistent for more than eight weeks, it can lead to chronic cough. The most common causes of cough are cold/flu, asthma, emphysema, and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Avoid consumption of alcohol with Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup as it may cause increased drowsiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup belongs to pregnancy category C. Its safety in pregnancy is unknown, so it should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
The safety of Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup in breastfeeding women is unknown, so it should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup may cause drowsiness or tiredness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Take Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Take Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup is not recommended for children below the age of 4. Tusstat 15mg/5ml Syrup should be given to children only if prescribed by a child specialist.
