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Carafate (Sucralfate Tablets) and Theo-Dur

Determining the interaction of Carafate (Sucralfate Tablets) and Theo-Dur and the possibility of their joint administration.

Check result:

Carafate (Sucralfate Tablets) <> Theo-Dur

Relevance: 08.08.2022 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

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:

Limited clinical data suggest that sucralfate may inhibit the oral absorption of theophylline. The clinical significance of this interaction is unknown. Patients should be monitored for clinical and laboratory evidence of altered theophylline effect. Patients should be advised to take theophylline at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after sucralfate to minimize a potential interaction and to notify their physician if they experience a worsening of their respiratory symptoms.

References

"Product Information. Carafate (sucralfate)." Hoechst Marion-Roussel Inc, Kansas City, MO.

Carafate (Sucralfate Tablets)

Generic Name: sucralfate

Brand name: Carafate

Synonyms: Carafate

What is Carafate (Sucralfate Tablets)?

Theo-Dur

Generic Name: theophylline

Brand name: Elixophyllin, Theo-24, Respbid, T-Phyl, Aerolate III, Slo-Bid Gyrocaps, Slo-Phyllin, Theobid, Theo-Dur, Theolair, Theovent, Bronkodyl, Theo-X, Theo-Time, Theochron, Slo-Phyllin 125, Theoclear LA-130, Aerolate JR, Theolair-SR, Theoclear LA-260, Quibron-T, Quibron-T/SR, Uniphyl, Uni-Dur, Aerolate SR, Slo-Phyllin 80, Theoclear-80, Theo-Dur Sprinkles, Theosol-80, Asmalix, Aquaphyllin, Truxophyllin, Slo-Phyllin 250, TheoCap

Synonyms: Theo-Dur (Oral)

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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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