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Acyclovir and Theophylline Liquid

Determining the interaction of Acyclovir and Theophylline Liquid and the possibility of their joint administration.

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Acyclovir <> Theophylline Liquid

Relevance: 13.07.2022 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

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:

Limited data suggest that the combination of a methyl xanthine with acyclovir may lead to elevated theophylline levels potentiating pharmacologic and adverse effects. The mechanism may be due to inhibition of theophylline oxidative metabolism. Clinical and laboratory monitoring is warranted if these agents are given concurrently. Patients receiving this combination should be advised to report any signs of theophylline toxicity including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, restlessness, insomnia, or irregular heartbeat to their physician.

References

Maeda Y, Konishi T, Omoda K, Takeda Y, Fukuhara S, Fukuzawa M, Ohune T, Tsuya T, Tsukiai S "Inhibition of theophylline metabolism by aciclovir." Biol Pharm Bull 19 (1996): 1591-5

Acyclovir

Generic Name: acyclovir

Brand name: Sitavig, Zovirax

Synonyms: Acyclovir (Systemic)

What is Acyclovir?

Theophylline Liquid

Generic Name: theophylline

Brand name: Elixophyllin, Theo-24, Respbid, T-Phyl, Aerolate III, Slo-Bid Gyrocaps, Slo-Phyllin, Theobid, Theo-Dur, Theolair, Theovent, Bronkodyl, Theo-X, Theo-Time, Theochron, Slo-Phyllin 125, Theoclear LA-130, Aerolate JR, Theolair-SR, Theoclear LA-260, Quibron-T, Quibron-T/SR, Uniphyl, Uni-Dur, Aerolate SR, Slo-Phyllin 80, Theoclear-80, Theo-Dur Sprinkles, Theosol-80, Asmalix, Aquaphyllin, Truxophyllin, Slo-Phyllin 250, TheoCap

Synonyms: Theophylline

What is Theophylline Liquid?

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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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