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Alfenta and Coditussin DAC

Determining the interaction of Alfenta and Coditussin DAC and the possibility of their joint administration.

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Alfenta <> Coditussin DAC

Relevance: 28.03.2023 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:

Using codeine together with alfentanil may affect your heart and alter your breathing. This can cause changes in blood pressure, arrhythmias, or other heart abnormalities. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. 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:

ADJUST DOSE: Potent narcotics, when used as an adjuvant in patients receiving alfentanil, remifentanil, or sufentanil for anesthesia or conscious sedation, may further decrease cardiac output and respiratory drive.

MANAGEMENT: The dosage of alfentanil, remifentanil, or sufentanil may need to be decreased in patients who have received large doses of narcotics.

References

Gilman AG, Rall TW, Nies AS, Taylor P, eds. "Goodman and Gilman's the Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 8th ed." New York, NY: Pergamon Press Inc. (1990):

Alfenta

Generic Name: alfentanil

Brand name:

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Alfenta?

Coditussin DAC

Generic Name: codeine / guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine

Brand name: Cheratussin DAC, Coditussin DAC, Guaifenesin DAC, Lortuss EX, Tricode GF, Robitussin-DAC, Ryna-CX, Medent C, Novahistine Expectorant, Nucofed Expectorant, Tussar-2, Deproist with Codeine, Co-Histine Expectorant, Decohistine Expectorant, Dihistine Expectorant with Codeine, Dihistine Expectorant, Phenhist Expectorant, Halotussin DAC, Novadyne Expectorant, Nucochem Pediatric Expectorant, Nucochem Expectorant, Nuco-Tuss Pediatric Expectorant, Nucodine Pediatric, Cycofed Expectorant, KG-Fed Expectorant, Nucodine Expectorant, Deconsal C Expectorant, Guaiatussin DAC, Guiatuss DAC, Mytussin DAC, Guiatussin DAC, Cycofed Pediatric Expectorant, KG-Fed Pediatric Expectorant, Tussar SF, Phenylhistine Expectorant, Nuco-Tuss Expectorant, Nucochem, Dihistine, Gua PC, Codahistine Expectorant, GuaiFENesin DAC Liquid, Novagest with Codeine, Codafed, Codafed Pediatric, Ambifed-G CD, Maxifed CD, Ambifed-G CDX, Ambifed CDX, Maxifed-G CDX, Maxifed CDX, Suttar-2, Suttar SF, Z-Tuss E

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Coditussin DAC?

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