Dimaphen Elixir and Metoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide

• Generic Name: brompheniramine / phenylephrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Children's Cold & Allergy, Dimaphen Elixir, Dimetapp Cold & Allergy, Rynex PE, Alenaze-D, Decon-A, Dimetane Decongestant, Bromfenex PE, Bromfenex PE Pediatric, Bromfed, Bromfed-PD Capsules, Rhinabid, VaZol-D, BroveX-D, Rhinabid PD, BPM PE, B-Vex D, Bromaphedrine D, Alenaze-D NR, VazoBid, Alacol, J-Tan D, Brom Tann PE, Phenyl 75/6mg, Phenyl 15/12mg, J-Tan D SR, Seradex-LA, Vazotab, BroveX PEB, BroveX ADT, Zotex-PE, Tanabid SR, RespaHist II, V-Hist, Entre-B, LoHist PEB, Brohist D, Ru-Hist D, Relhist BP, BroveX-D, BroveX PB

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.

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

Dimaphen Elixir is a combination medicine used to treat symptoms of the common cold or seasonal allergies, including sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, and itchy, watery eyes.

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

• Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide / metoprolol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Dutoprol, Lopressor HCT

Metoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide combination is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled.

Metoprolol is a beta-blocker. It works by affecting the response to some nerve impulses in certain parts of the body, like the heart. As a result, the heart beats slower and decreases the blood pressure. When the blood pressure is lowered, the amount of blood and oxygen is increased to the heart.

Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill). It reduces the amount of water in the body by increasing the flow of urine, which helps lower the blood pressure.

Metoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide is available only with your doctor's prescription.