Phenytoin Suspension and Thallous Chloride
Determining the interaction of Phenytoin Suspension and Thallous Chloride 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:Phenytoin may interfere with imaging studies done with thallous chloride Tl-201. Let your doctor know you are receiving or have recently received phenytoin if you are scheduled for an imaging diagnostic procedure with thallous chloride Tl-201. You may need to stop using phenytoin for a certain amount of time before having the procedure. 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: Coadministration of certain drugs may alter the myocardial uptake of thallous chloride Tl-201 and interfere with results of myocardial imaging studies. Drugs that increase or decrease coronary blood flow or potassium uptake may alter the biodistribution of thallous chloride Tl-201. Use of these drugs with thallous chloride TI-201 during imaging studies may result in a decrease in the number and size of perfusion defects, the appearance of false myocardial defects, and a decrease in myocardial localization and an increase in liver localization.
MANAGEMENT: Clinicians should be aware of possible diagnostic interference by these drugs.
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Generic Name: phenytoin
Brand name: Dilantin, Phenytek, Dilantin Infatabs, Phenytoin Sodium, Prompt
Synonyms: Phenytoin
Generic Name: thallous chloride, tl-201
Brand name:
Synonyms: Thallous chloride tl 201 (Intravenous)
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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