Apokyn and Dehydrated Alcohol
Determining the interaction of Apokyn and Dehydrated Alcohol 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:Ask your doctor before using ethanol together with apomorphine. Using these medications together may decrease your blood pressure and cause drowsiness. This can cause nausea, extreme drowsiness, slow heartbeat, headaches, and dizziness. If you take apomorphine with alcohol tell your doctor if you have any of these symptoms. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Professional:GENERALLY AVOID: Alcohol and apomorphine may have additive hypotensive and sedative effects. Apomorphine has been associated with orthostatic hypotension, hypotension, syncope, dose-related decreases in systolic blood pressure, somnolence, and dizziness.
MANAGEMENT: Patients should be advised to avoid consumption of alcohol during apomorphine treatment.
- "Product Information. Apokyn (apomorphine)." Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc, Morgantown, WV.
Generic Name: apomorphine
Brand name: Apokyn, APO-Go, APO-Go Pen, Uprima
Synonyms: n.a.
Generic Name: ethanol
Brand name: Ablysinol
Synonyms: n.a.
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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