Epoprostenol Intravenous and Norel AD
Determining the interaction of Epoprostenol Intravenous and Norel AD 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:Ask your doctor before using phenylephrine together with epoprostenol. Using these medications together can make epoprostenol less effective. You should be counseled to consult with your doctor before taking over-the-counter decongestants. 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:GENERALLY AVOID: Concurrent administration of decongestants or vasoconstrictors may negate the vasodilatory effects of prostacyclin analogs in patients with pulmonary hypertension.
MANAGEMENT: The use of decongestants and vasoconstrictors should probably be avoided in patients with pulmonary hypertension. Patients should be counseled to consult with their physician before taking over-the-counter decongestants such as phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine.
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Generic Name: epoprostenol
Brand name: Flolan, Veletri
Synonyms: Epoprostenol
Generic Name: acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine
Brand name: Allergy Multi-Symptom, Allergy Multi-Symptom Daytime, Comtrex Flu Therapy Day/Night, Comtrex Severe Cold & Sinus, Contac Cold+Flu Maximum Strength, Gendecon, Protid, Dryphen, Comtrex Flu Therapy, Sinus Congestion & Pain Nighttime, Allergy Relief Multi-Symptom, Tylenol Sinus Congestion-Pain Cool Burst, Relief-PE, Contact Cold and Flu Night, Cold Relief Plus, EQL Effervescent Plus Cold, GNP Cold Relief Plus, QC Cold Relief Plus
Synonyms: n.a.
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.
- Epoprostenol Intravenous-Norel SR Tablets
- Epoprostenol Intravenous-Norepinephrine
- Epoprostenol Intravenous-Norepinephrine Bitartrate
- Epoprostenol Intravenous-Norepinephrine Injection Concentrate
- Epoprostenol Intravenous-Norethindrone
- Epoprostenol Intravenous-Norethindrone (Contraceptive)
- Norel AD-Epoprostenol Sodium
- Norel AD-Eposin
- Norel AD-Eprosartan
- Norel AD-Eprosartan and Hydrochlorothiazide
- Norel AD-Eprosartan Mesylate
- Norel AD-Epsal