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Imipramine Hydrochloride and Z-tuss DM

Determining the interaction of Imipramine Hydrochloride and Z-tuss DM and the possibility of their joint administration.

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Imipramine Hydrochloride <> Z-tuss DM

Relevance: 27.09.2022 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

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:

Imipramine should not be used with phenylephrine except in cases of emergency. If your doctor wants you to take this combination a dosage adjustment may be necessary. Your blood pressure may need to be checked more frequently. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using your medications without first talking to your doctor first.

Professional:

GENERALLY AVOID: Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) may markedly enhance the pressor response to parenteral direct-acting sympathomimetic agents and vasoconstrictor-containing local anesthetics. Several-fold increases in the effects of norepinephrine and, to a lesser extent, epinephrine and phenylephrine were reported in healthy subjects pretreated with desipramine, imipramine, or nortriptyline. The mechanism is TCA inhibition of norepinephrine reuptake in adrenergic neurons, resulting in increased stimulation of adrenergic receptors. Clinically, hypertension, throbbing headache, tremor, palpitation, chest pain, and cardiac dysrhythmia have been reported in association with this interaction. Various TCAs have been implicated including amitriptyline, desipramine, imipramine, nortriptyline, and protriptyline. It is not known whether the interaction also occurs with mixed-acting sympathomimetic agents (e.g., dopamine, ephedrine, metaraminol).

MANAGEMENT: Parenteral administration of direct-acting sympathomimetic agents should preferably be avoided during therapy with tricyclic antidepressants except in cases of emergency (e.g., treatment of anaphylaxis). If concomitant use is necessary, initial dose and rate of administration of the sympathomimetic should be reduced, and cardiovascular status including blood pressure should be monitored closely. Although clinical data are lacking, it may be prudent to follow the same precaution with mixed-acting sympathomimetic agents.

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Imipramine Hydrochloride

Generic Name: imipramine

Brand name: Tofranil, Tofranil-PM

Synonyms: Imipramine

What is Imipramine Hydrochloride?

Z-tuss DM

Generic Name: dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / phenylephrine

Brand name: Broncotron-D, Duravent DM, Giltuss, Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion & Cough, Phlemex Forte, Robitussin Children's Cough & Cold CF, Robitussin Multi-Symptom Cold, Tusicof, Tussin CF, Vanacof DM, Z-tuss DM, Deconex DMX, Maxiphen DM, Tussex, Tussafed-EX, Sinutuss DM, GDP-EX, Duraphen DM, TriTuss, TriTuss-ER, Tussafed-EX Drops, Certuss-D, Dacex-PE, Anextuss, Dexcon-PE, Zotex LAX, Dacex-DM, Dexcon-DM, Duraphen II DM, Duraphen Forte, G-Phen DM, Despec DM Syrup, Phlemex-PE, Guaphen Forte, Guaphen II DM, Z-Dex, Aquatab C, Robafen CF, DuraMAX, Tusso-XR, Tusso-DM, Robitussin Cough & Cold CF, Ambi 40/1000/60, Maxiphen-G DM, Robitussin Pediatric Cough & Cold CF, Deconex DM, PDM GG, ExeTuss-DM, Endacon DM, Giltuss TR, Q-Tussin CF, Tusso-DMR, Execof ER, Dynatuss EX, Zotex, Robitussin Cough & Cold CF To Go, Zotex-EX, Endacon, Robitussin Cough & Cold CF Max, Mucinex Children's Multi-Symptom Cold, Supress-DX, Tussi-Pres, Tussi-Pres Pediatric, Pres Gen Pediatric, Pres Gen, Robitussin Peak Cold Max Strenth Multi-S, G-Tusicof, Adult Severe Congestion & Cough, Giltuss Pediatrics, Desgen DM, G-Supress DX, Tusslin, Desgen Pediatric, G-Tron Ped, Broncotron Ped, Tusslin Pediatric, Nivanex DMX, Relhist DMX, Giltuss Cough & Cold, Children Giltuss Cough & Cold, VanaTab DM, Tukol Cough & Cold, Robitussin Peak Cold Multi-Sympton Cold, Deconex DMX Poly, Tussidex

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Z-tuss DM?

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