Cimetidine and Digoxin Oral Solution
Determining the interaction of Cimetidine and Digoxin Oral Solution 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:Both increases and decreases in serum digoxin concentrations have been reported following the administration of cimetidine. Other studies have failed to document any changes in digoxin pharmacokinetics during concomitant therapy. The clinical significance of this interaction has yet to be elucidated. Cimetidine may interact with digitoxin in a similar manner.
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Generic Name: cimetidine
Brand name: Tagamet HB, Tagamet
Synonyms: n.a.
Generic Name: digoxin
Brand name: Digitek, Digox, Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps, Cardoxin
Synonyms: Digoxin
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.
- Cimetidine-Digoxin oral/injection
- Cimetidine-Digoxin Tablets
- Cimetidine-Dihydro CP Syrup
- Cimetidine-Dihydrocodeine BPM Phenyleph HCl
- Cimetidine-Dihydrocodeine, Aspirin, and Caffeine
- Cimetidine-Dihydroergotamine
- Digoxin Oral Solution-Cimetidine Hydrochloride
- Digoxin Oral Solution-Cimetidine Injection
- Digoxin Oral Solution-Cimetidine Oral Solution
- Digoxin Oral Solution-Cimetidine Sodium Chloride
- Digoxin Oral Solution-Cimetidine Tablets
- Digoxin Oral Solution-Cimzia