Alahist LQ and Epoprostenol Sodium
Determining the interaction of Alahist LQ and Epoprostenol Sodium 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:Ask your doctor before using phenylephrine together with epoprostenol. Using these medications together can make epoprostenol less effective. You should be counseled to consult with your doctor before taking over-the-counter decongestants. 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:GENERALLY AVOID: Concurrent administration of decongestants or vasoconstrictors may negate the vasodilatory effects of prostacyclin analogs in patients with pulmonary hypertension.
MANAGEMENT: The use of decongestants and vasoconstrictors should probably be avoided in patients with pulmonary hypertension. Patients should be counseled to consult with their physician before taking over-the-counter decongestants such as phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine.
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- "Product Information. Flolan (epoprostenol)." Glaxo Wellcome, Research Triangle Park, NC.
Generic Name: diphenhydramine / phenylephrine
Brand name: Alahist LQ, PediaCare Children's NightRest, Children's Triacting Night Time, Delsym Children's Night Time Cough & Cold, Dimetapp Nighttime Cold & Congestion, Dytan-D, PediaCare Children's Allergy & Cold, Robitussin Night Time Cough & Cold, Triaminic Night Time Cold & Cough, Diphentann-D, D-Tann, Uni-Tann D, Aldex-CT, Diphenmax D, Robitussin Night Time Cough & Cold Pediatric, Robitussin Night Time Cough & Cold Children's, Delsym Children's Nighttime Cough and Cold, Zoden PD, Benadryl-D Children's Allergy & Sinus, Children's Allergy Plus Congestion, Children's Triaminic Cough/Cold Nighttime, Theraflu Cold/Cough Nighttime
Synonyms: n.a.
Generic Name: epoprostenol
Brand name: Flolan, Veletri
Synonyms: Epoprostenol
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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- Alahist LQ-Eprosartan Mesylate
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- Alahist LQ-Epsom Salt
- Epoprostenol Sodium-Alamag (Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide Chewable Tablets)
- Epoprostenol Sodium-Alamag (Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide Suspension)
- Epoprostenol Sodium-Alavert
- Epoprostenol Sodium-Alavert Allergy and Sinus
- Epoprostenol Sodium-Alavert D-12
- Epoprostenol Sodium-Alavert D-12 Hour Allergy and Sinus