Bromplex HD and Etelcalcetide

• Generic Name: brompheniramine / hydrocodone / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Bromplex HD, Endacof HC, Visvex, Drocon-CS, Anaplex HD, Bromph HD, BroveX HC, Bromcomp HC, J-Tan D HC, M-END, SymTan A

Brompheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Hydrocodone is a narcotic cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Bromplex HD is a combination medicine used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, cough, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Bromplex HD will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Bromplex HD may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: etelcalcetide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Parsabiv

Etelcalcetide is used to treat overactive parathyroid gland (hyperparathyroidism) in adults with chronic kidney failure who are on dialysis.

Etelcalcetide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.