Methyldopa and Trifluoperazine Hydrochloride
Determining the interaction of Methyldopa and Trifluoperazine Hydrochloride 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:Anecdotal reports have suggested that patients maintained on trifluoperazine may experience hypertensive episodes when treatment with methyldopa is started. The mechanism is unknown and causality has not been established. No action appears necessary, although additional monitoring of blood pressure may be prudent.
- Westervelt FB, Atuk NO "Methyldopa-induced hypertension." JAMA 227 (1974): 557
Generic Name: trifluoperazine
Brand name: Stelazine
Synonyms: Trifluoperazine
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.
- Methyldopa-Trifluoperazine Tablets
- Methyldopa-Trifluridine and Tipiracil
- Methyldopa-Trifluridine and Tipiracil Hydrochloride
- Methyldopa-Triglide
- Methyldopa-Trihexane
- Methyldopa-Trihexyphenidyl
- Trifluoperazine Hydrochloride-Methyldopa and Hydrochlorothiazide
- Trifluoperazine Hydrochloride-Methyldopa Oral, Intravenous
- Trifluoperazine Hydrochloride-Methyldopa Tablets
- Trifluoperazine Hydrochloride-Methyldopate
- Trifluoperazine Hydrochloride-Methyldopate hydrochloride
- Trifluoperazine Hydrochloride-Methylene Blue