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Generic Version of Ami-Rax: E: THEOPHYLLINE (thee-OFF-i-lin), EPHEDRINE (e-FED-rin) and HYDROXYZINE (hye-DROX-i-zeen)
Ami-Rax Manufacturer: AMIDE PHARMACAL
Common Uses of Ami-Rax:This medicine is a bronchodilator, decongestant, and sedative combination used to treat the symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How To Use Ami-Rax:Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. IT IS BEST TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating. If this medicine upsets your stomach, you may take it with food. Always take it the same way, either with food or on an empty stomach. TRY TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE every day at evenly spaced times. If you have questions about the best time to take it, ask your pharmacist. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ami-Rax Cautions:IF YOUR SYMPTOMS DO NOT IMPROVE WITHIN A FEW DAYS or if they become worse, check with your doctor. AVOID LARGE AMOUNTS OF caffeine-containing foods and beverages, such as coffee, tea, cocoa, cola drinks, and chocolate. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE drowsiness or dizziness. If dizziness occurs, sit up or stand up slowly. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine. THIS MEDICINE WILL ADD TO THE EFFECTS of alcohol and other depressants. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are depressants. DO NOT CHANGE BRANDS OF THIS MEDICINE without checking with your doctor. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. BEFORE YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENTS OR SURGERY, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking this medicine. IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. If you are or may be pregnant, check with your doctor for instructions on using this medicine during pregnancy.
Possible Side Effects of Ami-Rax:SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment include dry mouth, drowsiness, dizziness, nervousness, restlessness, difficulty sleeping, or nausea. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience stomach pain, headache, rash, diarrhea, fast or irregular heartbeat, muscle twitching, rapid breathing, black or tarry stools, vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds, or seizures. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.