Evening Primrose and Primatene Asthma
Determining the interaction of Evening Primrose and Primatene Asthma 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:Some clinicians have suggested that evening primrose and borage oil, both of which contain the omega-6 fatty acid gamma linolenic acid (GLA), may lower the seizure threshold and increase the risk of seizures during co-administration with other epileptogenic agents. However, data regarding the effect of gamma linolenic acid on seizure threshold are conflicting and limited.
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Generic Name: evening primrose
Brand name: Primrose Oil, Evening Primrose Oil
Synonyms: Evening Primrose Oil
Generic Name: ephedrine / guaifenesin
Brand name: Bronkaid, Primatene Asthma
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.
- Evening Primrose-Primatene Mist
- Evening Primrose-Primaxin IM
- Evening Primrose-Primaxin IV
- Evening Primrose-Prime Health Kids
- Evening Primrose-Primene
- Evening Primrose-Primidone
- Primatene Asthma-Evening Primrose Oil
- Primatene Asthma-Evenity
- Primatene Asthma-Evenity Injection
- Primatene Asthma-Everolimus
- Primatene Asthma-Everolimus Tablets (Afinitor)
- Primatene Asthma-Everolimus Tablets (Zortress)