Methyldopa Tablets and PediaCare Children’s Multi-Symptom
Determining the interaction of Methyldopa Tablets and PediaCare Children’s Multi-Symptom 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 phenylephrine together with methyldopa may cause an increase in blood pressure. Contact your doctor if your condition changes. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or need your blood pressure checked more often 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: Limited data suggest that methyldopa and other sympatholytics may increase or prolong the pressor effect of sympathomimetics. Hypertension may result. Data exist for phenylpropanolamine and norepinephrine.
MANAGEMENT: If these drugs must be coadministered, blood pressure should be closely monitored. Discontinuation of the sympathomimetic may be necessary if hypertension develops.
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Generic Name: methyldopa
Brand name: Aldomet
Synonyms: Methyldopa
Generic Name: dextromethorphan / phenylephrine
Brand name: Children's Triacting Daytime, PediaCare Children's Multi-Symptom Cold, Safetussin CD, Sudafed PE Children's Cold & Cough, Triaminic Day Time Cold & Cough, Albatussin Pediatric, Pedia Care Multi-Symptom Cold, PediaCare Childrenâs Multi-Symptom, Sudafed PE Cold & Cough Child, Triacting Day Time Cold/Cough, Vicks Formula 44D Cough & Sinus Congestion Relief, Triaminic Daytime Cough & Cold, Triaminic Thin Strips Cough and Congestion, Triaminic Toddler Cough and Cold Thin Strips, Dimetapp Cold & Cough, Triaminic Thin Strips Infant Decongestant Plus Cough, PediaCare Infant Decongestant & Cough
Synonyms: PediaCare Children's Multi-Symptom Cold
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 Tablets-PediaCare Cold/Allergy
- Methyldopa Tablets-Pediacare Decongestant Infants
- Methyldopa Tablets-Pediacare Long-Acting Cough
- Methyldopa Tablets-Pediaderm HC
- Methyldopa Tablets-Pediaderm HC Kit
- Methyldopa Tablets-Pediaderm TA
- PediaCare Children’s Multi-Symptom-Methyldopate
- PediaCare Children’s Multi-Symptom-Methyldopate hydrochloride
- PediaCare Children’s Multi-Symptom-Methylene Blue
- PediaCare Children’s Multi-Symptom-Methylene blue injection
- PediaCare Children’s Multi-Symptom-Methylene blue Oral, Intravenous
- PediaCare Children’s Multi-Symptom-Methylergonovine