Alprazolam ODT and Rifampin Oral, Intravenous
Determining the interaction of Alprazolam ODT and Rifampin Oral, Intravenous 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:Rifampin may decrease benzodiazepine serum levels. The mechanism is probably related to stimulation of the hepatic metabolism of benzodiazepines. Diazepam and triazolam have been specifically studied in this regard, although other benzodiazepines also may interact with rifampin. Additionally, rifabutin may have an interaction with benzodiazepines similar to that of rifampin.
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Generic Name: alprazolam
Brand name: Niravam, Xanax, Xanax XR, Alprazolam Intensol
Synonyms: Alprazolam, ALPRAZolam
Generic Name: rifampin
Brand name: Rifadin, Rifadin IV, Rimactane
Synonyms: Rifampin
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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