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Iopidine and Phlemex

Determining the interaction of Iopidine and Phlemex and the possibility of their joint administration.

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Iopidine <> Phlemex

Relevance: 05.08.2022 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:

After using apraclonidine ophthalmic, some of the medication may be absorbed into the bloodstream and occasionally produce central nervous system side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Combining it with dextromethorphan or other medications that can also have these effects may increase the risk. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with these medications. Also avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you, and use caution when getting up from a sitting or lying position. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Professional:

MONITOR: Topically administered alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonists such as apraclonidine and brimonidine are systemically absorbed, with the potential for producing rare but clinically significant systemic effects. Although the interaction has not been specifically studied, the possibility of an additive or potentiating effect with central nervous system (CNS) depressants such as alcohol, barbiturates, opiates, anxiolytics, sedatives, and anesthetics should be considered. Additive hypotensive effects and orthostasis may also occur with some CNS depressants and other agents that have these effects, particularly during initial dosing and/or parenteral administration.

MANAGEMENT: Patients receiving topical alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonists in combination with agents that can cause CNS depression should be made aware of the potential for increased adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness and confusion, and counseled to avoid activities requiring mental alertness until they know how these agents affect them. Patients should also avoid rising abruptly from a sitting or recumbent position and notify their physician if they experience orthostasis or tachycardia.

References

Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
"Product Information. Iopidine (apraclonidine)." Alcon Laboratories Inc, Fort Worth, TX.
Pekdemir M, Yanturali S, Karakus G "More than just an ocular solution." Emerg Med J 22 (2005): 753-4
"Product Information. Alphagan (brimonidine ophthalmic)." Allergan Inc, Irvine, CA.
"Product Information. Mirvaso (brimonidine topical)." Galderma Laboratories Inc, Cranbury, NJ.

Iopidine

Generic Name: apraclonidine ophthalmic

Brand name: Iopidine

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Iopidine?

Phlemex

Generic Name: dextromethorphan / guaifenesin

Brand name: Aquatab DM, Broncotron, Coricidin HBP Chest Congestion & Cough, DayQuil Mucus Control DM, Delsym Cough Plus Chest Congestion DM, Fenesin DM IR, G-Zyncof, Mucinex DM, Phlemex, Robitussin Cough + Chest Congestion DM, Safetussin DM, Siltussin DM, TabTussin DM, Tussin DM, Zyncof, Bidex-A, Guaifenex DM, Biospec DMX, Robitussin DM, Mucinex Cough Mini-Melts, Tussi-Organidin DM-S NR, Tussi-Organidin DM NR, Gani-Tuss-DM NR, Guaibid DM, Muco-Fen DM, Guiadrine DM, Fenex-DM, Iobid DM, Q-Bid DM, Aquabid DM, Touro DM, Respa-DM, Mucobid DM, Fenesin DM, Humibid DM Pediatric, Iofen-DM NF, Phanatuss, Naldecon Senior DX, Guiatussin-DM, Halotussin DM, Guiatuss DM, Halotussin DM Sugar Free, Rhinosyn-DMX, Tuss-DM, Kolephrin GG/DM, Cheracol D Cough, Genatuss DM, Glycotuss-DM, Mytussin DM, Tolu-Sed DM, Benylin Expectorant, Vicks 44E Pediatric, Guiacough DM, Lotussin DM, Anti-Tuss DM, Biotuss DM, Cheracol-D, GG/DM, Mastussin DM, Recofen D, Recofen Plus, Ri-Tussin DM, Robafen DM, Robichem DM, T-Tussin DM, Tusscidin DM, Bidex-DM, Diabetic Suppressant, Duraganidin, G Bid DM, GG-DM SR, Humigen DM, Tussidin DM, Altarussin DM, Amibid DM, Guiat Clear DM, Cough Formula-DM, Double-Tussin DM, Guaiasorb Cough Medicine, Kita La Tos, Q-Tussin DM, Scot-Tussin DM, Nalspan Senior DX, Diabetic Tuss DM, Vicks 44E, Scot-Tussin Senior, Naldecon DX Liquigel, Safetussin 30 DM, Duratuss DM, Guiatuss Clear, Iophen DM NR, Allfen-DM, S-Pack DM, HT Tuss DM, Monafed DM, Hydro-Tuss DM, Drituss DM, Liquibid-D LA, Guaifen DM, Maxi-Tuss DM, Robitussin-SF, Su-Tuss DM, Muco-Fen 800 DM, Guai-Dex, GuaiFENesin DM, GuaiFENesin DM SR, Tussi-Bid, Sudal DM, Iophen DM, Ru-Tuss 800 DM, Mintab DM, Mindal DM, Atuss-12 DX, Z-Cof LA, Extuss LA, DuraDEX, Humibid CS, Diabetic Tuss DM Maximum Strength, Siltussin DM DAS Cough Formula, Simuc-DM, Cofex-DM, Mucus Relief DM, G-Bid DM, Relacon LAX, Ambi 1000/55, Z-Cof LAX, Robafen DM Clear, DuraDEX Forte, Robitussin DM Infant Drops, Zotex DMX, Mucinex Children's Cough, Duratuss DM 12, Robitussin Cough Sugar-Free DM, Dex-Tuss DM, Mucinex DM Maximum Strength, GuaiFENesin DM NR, Children's Mucus Relief Cough, Siltussin-DM DAS-NA, Siltussin-DM DAS-NA Maximum Strength, ExeFen-DM, Bidex-DMI, Mucinex Children's Cough Mini-Melts, Robitussin Cough & Cong, Coricidin HBP Congestion/Cough

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Phlemex?

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