Dyphylline and Guaifenesin Tablets and Ephedrine Intravenous
Determining the interaction of Dyphylline and Guaifenesin Tablets and Ephedrine Intravenous 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:Ephedrine-theophylline or ephedrine-dyphylline combinations are used for the treatment of asthma but the efficacy of the combination has been questioned. This combination may lead to increased xanthine side effects. The mechanism is unknown, but may be related to synergistic pharmacologic effects. Patients using this combination should be closely monitored for side effects such as nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, nervousness, or insomnia. If side effects are noted, the dosage of the xanthine may need to be decreased.
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Generic Name: dyphylline / guaifenesin
Brand name: Difil-G Forte, Jay-Phyl, Lufyllin-GG, Dyphylline GG, Dyphyl GG, Difil G, Difil G Forte, Dyline GG, Dilex-G, Panfil G, Dy-G, Dilor-G, Dyflex-G, LGG, Dyfilin GG, D-G, Dyphyllin-GG, COPD, Dilex-G 400, Dilex-G 200, Dyphylline GG ES
Synonyms: Dyphylline and guaifenesin
Generic Name: ephedrine
Brand name: Akovaz
Synonyms: Ephedrine, EPHEDrine (Systemic)
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.
- Dyphylline and Guaifenesin Tablets-Ephedrine Sulfate
- Dyphylline and Guaifenesin Tablets-Ephedrine Sulphate Injection
- Dyphylline and Guaifenesin Tablets-Epidiolex
- Dyphylline and Guaifenesin Tablets-Epidiolex Oral Solution
- Dyphylline and Guaifenesin Tablets-Epiduo
- Dyphylline and Guaifenesin Tablets-Epiduo Forte
- Ephedrine Intravenous-Dyphylline Oral, Intramuscular
- Ephedrine Intravenous-Dyphylline-GG
- Ephedrine Intravenous-Dyphylline-GG Elixir
- Ephedrine Intravenous-Dyrenium
- Ephedrine Intravenous-Dysport
- Ephedrine Intravenous-Dytan-D