Parathyroid hormone and Tussionex

• Generic Name: parathyroid hormone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Natpara

Parathyroid hormone is used together with calcium and vitamin D to treat hypocalcemia (low levels of calcium in the blood) in people who also have low levels of parathyroid hormone.

Parathyroid hormone is usually given after calcium and vitamin D alone have been tried without success.

Parathyroid hormone is available only under a special program. You must be registered in the program and understand the risks and benefits of parathyroid hormone.

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

• Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone
• Dosage Forms: suspension, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Tussionex PennKinetic, TussiCaps, S-T Forte 2, HyTan, Novasus, Vituz

Tussionex PennKinetic is an extended release oral suspension containing a combination of of chlorpheniramine and hydrocodone.

Chlorpheniramine 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.

Tussionex PennKinetic is used to treat runny nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and cough caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.