Levothyroxine and Liothyronine Tablets and Promethazine, Phenylephrine, and Codeine
Determining the interaction of Levothyroxine and Liothyronine Tablets and Promethazine, Phenylephrine, and Codeine 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:Talk to your doctor before using thyroid desiccated together with phenylephrine. Combining these medications may increase the risk of cardiovascular side effects such as high blood pressure, palpitation, chest pain, and irregular heart beat. If you have preexisting heart disease, your condition may worsen. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. 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 thyroid hormones, especially large doses, with sympathomimetic drugs may potentiate sympathomimetic effects and increase the risk of cardiac insufficiency in patients who have coronary artery disease.
MANAGEMENT: Monitoring for increased sympathomimetic effects and cardiac function may be advisable.
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Generic Name: thyroid desiccated
Brand name: Armour Thyroid, Nature-Throid, Westhroid, Thyroid Porcine, NP Thyroid, WP Thyroid
Synonyms: Thyroid, Desiccated
Generic Name: codeine / phenylephrine / promethazine
Brand name: Promethazine VC with Codeine, Phenergan VC with Codeine, M-Phen
Synonyms: Codeine, phenylephrine, and promethazine
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.
- Levothyroxine and Liothyronine Tablets-Promethegan
- Levothyroxine and Liothyronine Tablets-Promethegan rectal
- Levothyroxine and Liothyronine Tablets-Prometrium
- Levothyroxine and Liothyronine Tablets-Prometrium Oral
- Levothyroxine and Liothyronine Tablets-Pronestyl
- Levothyroxine and Liothyronine Tablets-Pronestyl injection
- Promethazine, Phenylephrine, and Codeine-Levothyroxine Capsules
- Promethazine, Phenylephrine, and Codeine-Levothyroxine Injection
- Promethazine, Phenylephrine, and Codeine-Levothyroxine Injection Solution
- Promethazine, Phenylephrine, and Codeine-Levothyroxine Oral Solution
- Promethazine, Phenylephrine, and Codeine-Levothyroxine oral/injection
- Promethazine, Phenylephrine, and Codeine-Levothyroxine Sodium