A-methapred and Rite Aid Senna
Determining the interaction of A-methapred and Rite Aid Senna and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Talk to your doctor before using methylPREDNISolone together with any kind of medication that has a laxative effect. Combining these medications, especially over a prolonged period, may increase the risk of dehydration and hypokalemia, or low blood potassium. In severe cases, hypokalemia can lead to muscle weakness, paralysis, breathing and swallowing difficulties (due to muscle paralysis), and irregular heart rhythm. Contact your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, thirst, decreased urination, constipation, abdominal cramping, confusion, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, muscle weakness, muscle cramps, numbness or tingling, rapid heart beat, chest pain, and/or swelling in the legs or feet, as these may be symptoms of dehydration and hypokalemia. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Professional:MONITOR: The overuse or abuse of laxatives can cause significant loss of electrolytes and potentiate the risk of hypokalemia associated with corticosteroid therapy. Corticosteroids promote the retention of sodium and water and the excretion of potassium. Although these effects are primarily associated with mineralocorticoids like fludrocortisone, they may also occur with higher dosages of glucocorticoids or adrenocorticotropic agents, particularly if given systemically for longer than brief periods.
MANAGEMENT: In general, laxatives should only be used on a short-term, intermittent basis in recommended dosages. During concomitant therapy with corticosteroids, particularly if fludrocortisone or large doses of a glucocorticoid or adrenocorticotropic agent is given, patients should be counseled to recognize potential signs and symptoms of hypokalemia such as fatigue, myalgia, and muscle weakness. If maintenance of bowel regularity is required, patients should be advised to exercise and increase fiber in the diet and/or consider the use of bulk-forming laxatives.
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Generic Name: methylprednisolone
Brand name: A-methapred, Depo-Medrol, Solu-Medrol, Medrol, Medrol Dosepak, MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack
Synonyms: A-Methapred (injection), A-Methapred Injection
Generic Name: senna
Brand name: Black Draught, Dr Caldwell Laxative, Ex-Lax Chocolated, Ex-Lax Maximum Relief Formula, Ex-Lax Regular Strength Pills, Fletchers Castoria, Innerclean, Little Tummys Laxative Drops, Pedia-Lax, Perdiem Overnight, Senexon, Senna, Senna Lax, Senna Smooth, Senna-gen, Senokot, Senokot Extra, Senokot To Go, SenoSol, SenoSol-X, SenokotXTRA, Evac-u-gen, Ex-Lax
Synonyms: Senna
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
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