Chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, and phenyltoloxamine and Opsumit

• Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine / phenyltoloxamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Chlorex A, Nalex-A, NoHist-A, West-Decon M, Comhist, Comhist LA, Q-Hist LA, Chlortox, Linhist-LA, C-Hist-SR, Nalex-A SR, Coldex, Rhinacon A

Chlorpheniramine and phenyltoloxamine are antihistamines that reduce the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

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

Chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, and phenyltoloxamine is a combination medicine used to treat cough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, and phenyltoloxamine will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, and phenyltoloxamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: macitentan
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Opsumit

Opsumit (macitentan) lowers blood pressure in your lungs, helping your heart pump blood more efficiently.

Opsumit is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It improves your ability to exercise and prevents your condition from getting worse.

Opsumit is available to women only under a special program from a certified pharmacy. You must be registered in the program and understand the risks and benefits of taking this medication.