Excedrin Back & Body and Rifadin IV
Determining the interaction of Excedrin Back & Body and Rifadin IV 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:Rifampin may slightly decrease the therapeutic effects of acetaminophen, although at usual doses, no intervention appears to be necessary. Additionally, rifampin may increase the risk of hepatotoxicity in patients taking acetaminophen and isoniazid.
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Generic Name: acetaminophen / aspirin
Brand name: Excedrin Back & Body
Synonyms: n.a.
Generic Name: rifampin
Brand name: Rifadin IV, Rifadin, Rimactane
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.
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- Excedrin Back & Body-Rifampin
- Excedrin Back & Body-Rifampin and Isoniazid
- Excedrin Back & Body-Rifampin Capsules
- Excedrin Back & Body-Rifampin Injection
- Rifadin IV-Excedrin Mild Headache
- Rifadin IV-Excedrin PM
- Rifadin IV-Excedrin Quick Tab Peppermint
- Rifadin IV-Excedrin Quick Tab Spearmint
- Rifadin IV-Excedrin Sinus Headache Caplet
- Rifadin IV-Excedrin Tension Headache