Congestion Relief and Prazosin
Determining the interaction of Congestion Relief and Prazosin 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:Using ibuprofen together with prazosin may decrease the effects of prazosin. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or if your blood pressure increases. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or need to check your blood pressure more often to safely use both medications. 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:MONITOR: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may decrease the antihypertensive effect of prazosin. The proposed mechanism is NSAID-induced inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis. Data are available for indomethacin. A similar interaction is expected with other NSAIDs.
MANAGEMENT: The patient's blood pressure should be monitored during coadministration, and the dosage adjusted as necessary.
- Radack KL, Deck CC, Bloomfield SS "Ibuprofen interferes with the efficacy of antihypertensive drugs: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of ibuprofen compared with acetaminophen." Ann Intern Med 107 (1987): 628-35
- Rubin P, Jackson G, Blaschke T "Studies on the clinical pharmacology of prazosin. II: The influence of indomethacin and of propranolol on the action and disposition of prazosin." Br J Clin Pharmacol 10 (1980): 33-9
Generic Name: ibuprofen / phenylephrine
Brand name: Advil Congestion Relief, Advil Sinus Congestion & Pain, Congestion Relief, Sudafed PE Head Congestion
Synonyms: Ibuprofen and Phenylephrine
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.
- Congestion Relief-Prazosin Hydrochloride
- Congestion Relief-Pre-Tabs DHA
- Congestion Relief-Precaine B Gel
- Congestion Relief-PreCare
- Congestion Relief-Precedex
- Congestion Relief-Precose
- Prazosin-Conivaptan
- Prazosin-Conivaptan Hydrochloride
- Prazosin-Conivaptan Intravenous
- Prazosin-Conjugated estrogens
- Prazosin-Conjugated estrogens and bazedoxifene
- Prazosin-Conjugated estrogens and medroxyprogesterone