Lanoxin Intravenous and Medi-Tussin Cough/Cold
Determining the interaction of Lanoxin Intravenous and Medi-Tussin Cough/Cold 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:Using digoxin together with pseudoephedrine may occasionally cause an irregular heart rhythm. Patients with heart disease should generally consult with their doctor before using pseudoephedrine or similar medications, since they can affect heart rate and blood pressure. 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: The concomitant use of sympathomimetic agents and cardiac glycosides may increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias. The mechanism of this interaction is not known. Increased ectopic pacemaker activity has been reported to occur in patients taking digoxin in combination with pseudoephedrine.
MANAGEMENT: Caution should be exercised if these two drugs are coadministered. Electrocardiogram monitoring (ECG) is recommended. The use of epinephrine (adrenaline) with high doses of digitalis glycosides is not recommended.
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Generic Name: digoxin
Brand name: Lanoxin, Digitek, Digox, Lanoxicaps, Cardoxin
Synonyms: Lanoxin
Generic Name: dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine
Brand name: Altarussin CF, Capmist DM, Despec DM, Entre-Cough, Maxifed DMX, Robitussin Cold and Cough, Tusnel, Medi-Tussin Cough/Cold, Tussin Cold/Congestion, Poly-Vent DM, Tusnel-DM Pediatric Drops
Synonyms: Dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine, Guaifenesin, Pseudoephedrine, and Dextromethorphan
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.
- Lanoxin Intravenous-Medical Air Compressed
- Lanoxin Intravenous-Medical Food Product
- Lanoxin Intravenous-Medicated Pain Relieving Patch
- Lanoxin Intravenous-Medicidin-D
- Lanoxin Intravenous-Medicone
- Lanoxin Intravenous-Medicone Hemorrhoidal rectal
- Medi-Tussin Cough/Cold-Lanoxin Pediatric
- Medi-Tussin Cough/Cold-Lanoxin Pediatric Intravenous
- Medi-Tussin Cough/Cold-Lanoxin Tablets
- Medi-Tussin Cough/Cold-Lanreotide
- Medi-Tussin Cough/Cold-Lanreotide Acetate
- Medi-Tussin Cough/Cold-Lanreotide Subcutaneous