Digoxin Injection and Dimetapp DM Cold & Cough
Determining the interaction of Digoxin Injection and Dimetapp DM Cold & Cough 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 digoxin together with phenylephrine may occasionally cause an irregular heart rhythm. Patients with heart disease should generally consult with their doctor before using phenylephrine or similar medications, since they can affect heart rate and blood pressure. 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: The concomitant use of sympathomimetic agents and cardiac glycosides may increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias. The mechanism of this interaction is not known. Increased ectopic pacemaker activity has been reported to occur in patients taking digoxin in combination with pseudoephedrine.
MANAGEMENT: Caution should be exercised if these two drugs are coadministered. Electrocardiogram monitoring (ECG) is recommended. The use of epinephrine (adrenaline) with high doses of digitalis glycosides is not recommended.
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Generic Name: digoxin
Brand name: Digitek, Digox, Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps, Cardoxin
Synonyms: Digoxin
Generic Name: brompheniramine / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine
Brand name: Alahist DM, BP Allergy DM, Bromatan-DM, Children's Cold & Cough DM, Cold & Cough Childrens, Dimaphen DM, Dimetapp Cold & Cough, Dimetapp DM Cold & Cough, DuraTan DM, Rynex DM, TL-Hist DM, Tussi-Pres B, Dimetapp DM Cold/Cough, Glenmax PEB DM FORTE, Glenmax PEB DM, LoHist-DM, Niva-Hist DM, TGQ 75PEH/4BRM/15DM
Synonyms: Dimetapp Cold & Cough
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.
- Digoxin Injection-Dimetapp Long Acting Cough Plus Cold
- Digoxin Injection-Dimetapp Multi-Symptom Cold and Flu
- Digoxin Injection-Dimetapp ND
- Digoxin Injection-Dimetapp Nighttime Cold & Congestion
- Digoxin Injection-Dimetapp, Childrens Non-Drowsy Allergy ODT
- Digoxin Injection-Dimethyl fumarate
- Dimetapp DM Cold & Cough-Digoxin Intravenous
- Dimetapp DM Cold & Cough-Digoxin Oral Solution
- Dimetapp DM Cold & Cough-Digoxin oral/injection
- Dimetapp DM Cold & Cough-Digoxin Tablets
- Dimetapp DM Cold & Cough-Dihydro CP Syrup
- Dimetapp DM Cold & Cough-Dihydrocodeine BPM Phenyleph HCl