Alprazolam Intensol and Quasense
Determining the interaction of Alprazolam Intensol and Quasense 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:Oral contraceptives may prolong the half-life of certain benzodiazepines that undergo hepatic oxidative metabolism (such as diazepam and chlordiazepoxide). Other benzodiazepines also may participate in this interaction. Close observation for signs and symptoms of altered benzodiazepine effect is recommended.
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- Patwardhan RV, Mitchell MC, Johnson RF, Schenker S "Differential effects of oral contraceptive steroids on the metabolism of benzodiazepines." Hepatology 3 (1983): 248-53
- Scavone JM, Greenblatt DJ, Locniskar A, Shader RI "Alprazolam pharmacokinetics in women on low-dose oral contraceptives." J Clin Pharmacol 28 (1988): 454-7
Generic Name: alprazolam
Brand name: Alprazolam Intensol, Niravam, Xanax, Xanax XR
Synonyms: n.a.
Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
Brand name: Amethia, Amethia Lo, Camrese, Camrese Lo, Daysee, Introvale, Jolessa, LoSeasonique, Quartette, Quasense, Seasonale, Seasonique, Afirmelle, Altavera, Amethyst, Ashlyna, Aubra, Aubra EQ, Aviane, Ayuna, Balcoltra, Chateal, Chateal EQ, Delyla, Enpresse-28, FaLessa, Falmina, Fayosim, Kurvelo, Larissia, Lessina, Levonest, Levora 015/30, Lillow, Lutera, Marlissa, Myzilra, Orsythia, Portia-28, Rivelsa, Setlakin, Simpesse, Sronyx, Trivora, Vienva, Alesse, Enpresse, Levlen, Levora, Lybrel, Nordette, Portia, Tri-Levlen, Triphasil-21, Triphasil-28, Trivora-28, Preven EC, Triphasil
Synonyms: Quasense (extended-cycle)
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.
- Alprazolam Intensol-Quasense extended-cycle
- Alprazolam Intensol-Quazepam
- Alprazolam Intensol-Qudexy XR
- Alprazolam Intensol-Qudexy XR Capsules
- Alprazolam Intensol-Qudexy XR Sprinkle
- Alprazolam Intensol-Quelicin
- Quasense-Alprazolam ODT
- Quasense-Alprazolam Oral
- Quasense-Alprazolam Oral Solution
- Quasense-Alprazolam Orally Disintegrating Tablets
- Quasense-Alprazolam Tablets
- Quasense-Alprazolam XR