Alupent Inhalation and Diupres
Determining the interaction of Alupent Inhalation and Diupres 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:Before taking chlorothiazide, tell your doctor if you also use reserpine. You may need dose adjustments or special tests in order to safely take both medications together. The blood pressure lowering effects of this combination may be additive. You should take reserpine at bedtime and to notify your doctor if have dizziness or feel faint. It is important that you tell your healthcare provider about all other medications that you are using including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using your medications without first talking to your doctor first.
Professional:MONITOR: The hypotensive effects of thiazide diuretics and alpha-adrenergic blockers may be additive. Postural hypotension may occur.
MANAGEMENT: Hemodynamic responses should be monitored during coadministration, especially during the first few weeks of therapy. Patients should be advised to take the alpha-blocker at bedtime and to notify their physician if they experience dizziness or syncope while awake.
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Generic Name: metaproterenol
Brand name: Alupent, Metaprel
Synonyms: Alupent (Syrup), Alupent
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.
- Alupent Inhalation-Diurex Aquagels
- Alupent Inhalation-Diurex Water Capsules
- Alupent Inhalation-Diuril
- Alupent Inhalation-Diuril (Chlorothiazide Injection)
- Alupent Inhalation-Diuril (Chlorothiazide Suspension)
- Alupent Inhalation-Diuril Injection
- Diupres-Alvesco
- Diupres-Alvesco HFA inhalation
- Diupres-Alvimopan
- Diupres-Alyacen 7/7/7
- Diupres-Alyacen 1/35
- Diupres-Alyq