Felimazole and Phenobarbital
Determining the interaction of Felimazole and Phenobarbital 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:Studies of rats have suggested that phenobarbital may cause a striking increase in the uptake and oxidation of methimazole in the thyroid. The clinical implications of this finding for humans is unknown.
- Lees JF, Alexander WD "Effect of phenobarbitone on metabolism of methimazole." Lancet 1 (1973): 616
Generic Name: methimazole
Brand name: Tapazole, Northyx
Synonyms: Methimazole
Generic Name: phenobarbital
Brand name: Solfoton, Luminal
Synonyms: PHENobarbital
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.
- Felimazole-Phenobarbital Elixir
- Felimazole-Phenobarbital Injection
- Felimazole-Phenobarbital Oral Solution
- Felimazole-Phenobarbital Sodium
- Felimazole-Phenobarbital Sodium Injection
- Felimazole-Phenobarbital Tablets
- Phenobarbital-Felodipine
- Phenobarbital-Fem-Cal Citrate
- Phenobarbital-Femara
- Phenobarbital-Femcon Fe
- Phenobarbital-Femcon FE birth control
- Phenobarbital-Femecal OB