Side Effects of Tandegyl
The following side effects have been reported in patients treated with Tandegyl;
Fatigue, sedation, occasionally CNS stimulation, particularly in children; rerely, dry mouth, headache, dizziness, skin rash, nausea, gastralgia and constipation. In very rare cases, hypersensitivity reactions associated with dyspnoea and/or shock have been observed following i.v. administration.
Drug Interactions
Antihistamines potentiate the effects of sedatives, hypnotics, MAO inhibitors and alcohol.
Overdosage
Symptoms
The effects of antihistamine overdosage may vary from central nervous system depression to stimulation. Anticholinergic symptoms such as dry mouth, fixed dilated pupils or flushing and gastrointestinal reactions may also develop.
Treatment
Consists of elimination of the drug by gastric lavage administration of activated charcoal and symptomatic therapy.
