Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen Elixir and Zidovudine
Determining the interaction of Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen Elixir and Zidovudine 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:Case reports have suggested that the concomitant use of zidovudine and acetaminophen may potentiate the risk of bone marrow suppression and hepatotoxicity; however data have been conflicting. The mechanism is unknown. Until more information is available, patients taking both drugs concurrently should be monitored for the development of hepatotoxicity and bone marrow toxicity.
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Generic Name: acetaminophen / hydrocodone
Brand name: Anexsia, Dolorex Forte, Hycet, Liquicet, Lorcet, Lortab, Maxidone, Norco, Polygesic, Stagesic, Vicodin, Xodol, Zamicet, Zydone, Verdrocet, Lortab 10/325, Lortab 5/325, Lortab 75/325, Lortab Elixir, Zyfrel
Synonyms: Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone, Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen
Generic Name: zidovudine
Brand name: Retrovir
Synonyms: Zidovudine (oral/injection)
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.
- Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen Elixir-Zidovudine Capsules and Tablets
- Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen Elixir-Zidovudine Injection
- Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen Elixir-Zidovudine Intravenous
- Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen Elixir-Zidovudine Oral Solution
- Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen Elixir-Zidovudine oral/injection
- Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen Elixir-Zidovudine Syrup
- Zidovudine-Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen Liquid
- Zidovudine-Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen Oral Solution
- Zidovudine-Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen Tablets and Capsules
- Zidovudine-Hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine
- Zidovudine-Hydrocodone and Chlorpheniramine Extended-Release Capsules
- Zidovudine-Hydrocodone and Chlorpheniramine Extended-Release Suspension