Alprazolam Intensol and Choledyl Expectorant Elixir
Determining the interaction of Alprazolam Intensol and Choledyl Expectorant Elixir 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:Methylxanthines may antagonize the sedative effects of benzodiazepines. Aminophylline in particular has been demonstrated to attenuate the sedative effects of diazepam. The mechanism of this interaction may be related to competitive binding to intracerebral adenosine receptors. One study demonstrated that alprazolam serum concentrations were significantly lower in patients receiving chronic theophylline therapy than in patients not receiving theophylline. Clinical and laboratory monitoring is warranted if these agents are given concurrently. Patients receiving this combination should be monitored for adequate response to the benzodiazepine.
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Generic Name: alprazolam
Brand name: Alprazolam Intensol, Niravam, Xanax, Xanax XR
Synonyms: n.a.
Generic Name: guaifenesin / oxtriphylline
Brand name:
Synonyms: Oxtriphylline and guaifenesin (Oral)
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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