Caffeine Citrate Injection Solution and Cimetidine
Determining the interaction of Caffeine Citrate Injection Solution and Cimetidine 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:Caffeine effects may be increased in patients also taking cimetidine. The mechanism may be due to decreased caffeine metabolism induced by cimetidine. Although adequate clinical data are lacking, a reduction in dose or elimination of caffeine may be needed if excess CNS stimulation is observed.
- "Product Information. Tagamet (cimetidine)." SmithKline Beecham, Philadelphia, PA.
- Broughton LJ, Rodgers HJ "Decreased systenuc clearance of caffeine due to cimetidine." Br J Clin Pharmacol 12 (1981): 155-9
Generic Name: caffeine
Brand name: Cafcit, NoDoz, Vivarin
Synonyms: Caffeine
Generic Name: cimetidine
Brand name: Tagamet HB, Tagamet
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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- Caffeine Citrate Injection Solution-Cimetidine Oral Solution
- Caffeine Citrate Injection Solution-Cimetidine Sodium Chloride
- Caffeine Citrate Injection Solution-Cimetidine Tablets
- Caffeine Citrate Injection Solution-Cimzia
- Cimetidine-Caffeine citrate Intravenous
- Cimetidine-Caffeine Citrate Oral Solution
- Cimetidine-Caffeine; Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate Injection; Caffeine Citrate
- Cimetidine-Cal-Glu (Calcium Gluconate Capsules and Tablets)
- Cimetidine-Cal-Glu (Calcium Gluconate Injection)
- Cimetidine-Cal-Lac