Acetaminophen and pseudoephedrine and Cimetidine Oral Solution
Determining the interaction of Acetaminophen and pseudoephedrine and Cimetidine Oral Solution 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:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:Animal studies and some limited human studies have suggested that cimetidine may decrease the potential hepatotoxic effects of acetaminophen. The mechanism may be related to reductions in the rate at which reactive intermediate metabolites are formed. Not all studies have confirmed the occurrence of this interaction. No alterations in dosage are necessary.
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Generic Name: acetaminophen / pseudoephedrine
Brand name: Alka-Seltzer Cold and Sinus, Allerest No Drowsiness, Bayer Select Decongestant, Benadryl Allergy Sinus Headache, Dristan Cold Non-Drowsy, Ornex, Ornex Maximum Strength, Sinarest Sinus, Sine-Off Maximum Strength, Tavist Sinus, Triaminic Softchews Allergy Sinus, Bayer Select Sinus Pain Formula, Sudafed Sinus, Contac Sinus, Sinutab Regular Strength, Tylenol Sinus Maximum Strength, Excedrin Sinus, Genapap Sinus, Mapap Sinus, Suphedrin Plus, Phenapap, Pseudoephedrine Sinus, Sinutab Maximum Strength, Sinus Maximum Strength, Tylenol Cold Infants, Suphedrin Sinus, Theraflu Sinus, Sudafed Cold and Sinus, Sudogest Sinus Maximum Strength, Children's Tylenol Sinus, Tylenol Sinus Childrens, Sudafed Sinus Headache, Sinutab Maximum Strength Non Drowsy, Tylenol Sinus Gelcap, Nexafed Sinus Pressure + Pain
Synonyms: Acetaminophen and Pseudoephedrine
Generic Name: cimetidine
Brand name: Tagamet HB, Tagamet
Synonyms: Cimetidine
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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