Phenobarbital Sodium Injection and Rifampin
Determining the interaction of Phenobarbital Sodium Injection and Rifampin 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:Rifampin may decrease the plasma concentrations of barbiturates by inducing hepatic metabolism. When given concomitantly with rifampin, patients should be monitored for inadequate response to barbiturates or decreases in serum concentrations, with dosages adjusted as necessary.
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Generic Name: phenobarbital
Brand name: Solfoton, Luminal
Synonyms: Phenobarbital, PHENobarbital
Generic Name: rifampin
Brand name: Rifadin, Rifadin IV, Rimactane
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.
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