Cafergot Tablets and Diastat Pediatric
Determining the interaction of Cafergot Tablets and Diastat Pediatric 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:One study has reported a 22% reduction in diazepam plasma levels when coadministered with caffeine. The exact mechanism of this interaction has not been specified. Physicians and patients should be aware that changes to caffeine consumption habits may impact the efficacy of diazepam therapy.
- Ghoneim MM, Hinrichs JV, Chiang CK, Loke WH "Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic interactions between caffeine and diazepam." J Clin Psychopharmacol 6 (1986): 75-80
Generic Name: caffeine / ergotamine
Brand name: Cafergot, Migergot, Wigraine, Cafetrate, Ercaf, Cafatine
Synonyms: Cafergot (Suppositories), Cafergot
Generic Name: diazepam
Brand name: Diastat AcuDial, Diastat Pediatric, Diastat, Valium, Diazepam Intensol, Zetran
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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