Contac Cold and Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate Powder Packets
Determining the interaction of Contac Cold and Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate Powder Packets 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 pseudoephedrine together with sodium bicarbonate may increase the effects of pseudoephedrine. Contact your doctor if you experience tremor, anxiety, insomnia, irritability, or nervousness. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test 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: Alkalization of the urine decreases the urinary excretion increases the elimination half-life of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and related drugs. According to one report, an increase in pH from 5.1 to 7.1 increased the half-life of pseudoephedrine from 5 to 16 hours. Toxicity from long-term use of pseudoephedrine has been demonstrated in patients with persistently alkaline urine.
MANAGEMENT: Patients should be monitored for toxic effects such as tremor, anxiety, insomnia, irritability, or nervousness. Dosage reductions may be required.
- Kuntzman RG, Tsai I, Brand L, Mark LC "The influence of urinary pH on the plasma half-life of pseudoephedrine in man and dog and a sensitive assay for its determination in human plasma." Clin Pharmacol Ther 12 (1971): 62-7
- Brater DC, Kaojarern S, Benet LZ, et al "Renal excretion of pseudoephedrine." Clin Pharmacol Ther 28 (1980): 690-4
- Wilkinson GR, Beckett AH "Absorption metabolism and excretion of the ephedrines in man. I. The influence of urinary pH and urine volume output." J Pharmacol Exp Ther 162 (1968): 139-47
Generic Name: pseudoephedrine
Brand name: Chlor Trimeton Nasal Decongestant, Contac Cold, Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy, Elixsure Decongestant, Genaphed, Nasofed, Nexafed, Silfedrine, Sudafed, Sudafed Children's Nasal Decongestant, SudoGest, Suphedrin, Triaminic Softchews Allergy Congestion, Entex, Kid Kare Drops, Seudotabs, Sudafed 12-Hour, Sudafed 24-Hour, Sudodrin, SudoGest 12 Hour, Unifed, Decongestant 12Hour Max St, Shopko Nasal Decongestant, Sudafed 12 Hour, Sudafed 24 Hour, Nasal Decongestant, Psudatabs, Shopko Nasal Decongestant Max, Simply Stuffy, Suphedrine, Zephrex-D
Synonyms: n.a.
Generic Name: omeprazole / sodium bicarbonate
Brand name: Zegerid, Zegerid OTC
Synonyms: Omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate, Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate
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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