Alprazolam ODT and Polocaine Injection
Determining the interaction of Alprazolam ODT and Polocaine Injection 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:Using ALPRAZolam together with mepivacaine can increase nervous system side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and confusion. Avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until the effects of these medications have worn off. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medication without first talking to your doctor.
Professional:MONITOR: The concomitant use of local anesthetics and benzodiazepines may have additive CNS-depressant effects. Both types of drugs are CNS depressants.
MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised during concurrent use. Patients should be monitored for potentially excessive or prolonged CNS depression and other CNS adverse effects. Dosage adjustments may be required.
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Generic Name: alprazolam
Brand name: Niravam, Xanax, Xanax XR, Alprazolam Intensol
Synonyms: Alprazolam, ALPRAZolam
Generic Name: mepivacaine
Brand name: Carbocaine HCl, Polocaine, Polocaine-MPF, Scandonest, Carbocaine, Polocaine DENTAL, Carbocaine 2% with Neo-Cobefrin, Polocaine Dental, Scandonest 2% L, Carbocaine Preservative-Free, Scandonest 3% Plain
Synonyms: Mepivacaine
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 ODT-Polocaine-MPF
- Alprazolam ODT-Poly Hist CB
- Alprazolam ODT-Poly Hist DHC
- Alprazolam ODT-Poly Hist DM
- Alprazolam ODT-Poly Hist Forte
- Alprazolam ODT-Poly Hist PD (old formulation)
- Polocaine Injection-Alprazolam Oral
- Polocaine Injection-Alprazolam Oral Solution
- Polocaine Injection-Alprazolam Orally Disintegrating Tablets
- Polocaine Injection-Alprazolam Tablets
- Polocaine Injection-Alprazolam XR
- Polocaine Injection-Alprolix