Novothyrox and Poly-Tussin HD
Determining the interaction of Novothyrox and Poly-Tussin HD 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 levothyroxine 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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- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
Generic Name: levothyroxine
Brand name: Euthyrox, Levoxyl, Synthroid, Tirosint, Unithroid, Levothroid, Tirosint-Sol
Synonyms: n.a.
Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone / phenylephrine
Brand name: B-Tuss, De-Chlor HC, DroTuss-CP, Hydron CP, Hydro-PC II, Poly-Tussin HD, Relasin-HC, Triant-HC, Z-Cof HC, Poly-Tussin, Endagen-HD, Chemdal HD, Iodal HD, Rindal-HD, Ed-TLC, Efasin-HD, Guiaphen HD, Vanex-HD, Chemdal HD Plus, Nasatuss, Atuss HD, Iotussin HC, Chlorgest HD, Ed-Tuss HC, Cyndal HD, Hyphen-HD, Tuss-PD, KG-Dal HD, Endotuss-HD, Ditussin-HC, Chemtussin HC, Exo-Tuss, Endal-HD Plus, Enplus-HD, Comtussin HC, Tuss-HC, Ventuss Syrup, Maxi-Tuss SA, Maxi-Tuss HC, Histinex HC, KG-Dal HD Plus, Highland HC, Uni Tuss HC, H-C Tussive, Histussin-HC, Cytuss HC, Tuss-DS, Efasin-HD Plus, Quindal HD Plus, Quindal HD, Hi-Tuss HC, Chlorphen HD, Duradal HD, Liquitussin HC Syrup, HYDROcodone CP, HYDROcodone HD, Tussive HC, De-Chlor HD, Atuss MS, Relacon-HC, Hydro-PC II Plus, Uni-Tricof HC, Rindal HD Plus, Echotuss-HC, Phendal-HD, Relacon-HC NR, Tusana-D, Maxi-Tuss HCX, Neo HC, Liquicough HC, Mintuss MS, Coughtuss
Synonyms: n.a.
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.
- Novothyrox-Poly-Vent DM (Guaifenesin, Pseudoephedrine, and Dextromethorphan Liquid)
- Novothyrox-Poly-Vent DM (Guaifenesin, Pseudoephedrine, and Dextromethorphan Tablets and Capsules)
- Novothyrox-Poly-Vent IR
- Novothyrox-Poly-Vi-Flor
- Novothyrox-Poly-Vi-Flor (Pediatric Multivitamin Chewables with Fluoride and Iron)
- Novothyrox-Poly-Vi-Flor (Pediatric Multivitamin Chewables with Fluoride)
- Poly-Tussin HD-Noxafil
- Poly-Tussin HD-Noxafil (Posaconazole Delayed-Release Tablets)
- Poly-Tussin HD-Noxafil (Posaconazole Injection)
- Poly-Tussin HD-Noxafil (Posaconazole Oral Suspension)
- Poly-Tussin HD-Noxafil Intravenous
- Poly-Tussin HD-Noxifol-D