Poly-Tussin DM and Xyrem

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.

Using sodium oxybate together with chlorpheniramine may increase side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, confusion, depression, low blood pressure, slow or shallow breathing, and impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination. Occasionally, severe reactions may result in coma and even death. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. You should avoid the use of alcohol while being treated with these medications. Also avoid driving, operating machinery, or engaging in potentially hazardous activities requiring mental alertness and motor coordination for at least six hours after taking sodium oxybate and until you know how the medications affect you, and use caution when getting up from a sitting or lying position. 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.

GENERALLY AVOID: The central nervous system and respiratory depressant effects of sodium oxybate, which is the sodium salt of gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), may be potentiated by concomitant use of other agents with CNS depressant effects. An increased risk of serious adverse reactions such as respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, syncope, coma, and even death should be considered.

MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of sodium oxybate with other CNS depressants should be avoided whenever possible. Otherwise, close monitoring and/or dosage reductions should be considered. If short-term use of a CNS depressant is required (e.g., post- or perioperative opioid), a temporary interruption of sodium oxybate therapy may be appropriate. All patients treated with sodium oxybate should be advised not to drive, operate machinery, or engage in potentially hazardous activities requiring mental alertness and motor coordination for at least 6 hours after taking the second nightly dose of sodium oxybate and until they know how the medication affects them.

Poly-Tussin DM

Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine

Brand name: Bronkids, Poly-Tussin DM, Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Cough, Balamine DM, Ed A-Hist DM, Gencontuss, Giltuss Allergy Plus, NoHist DM, Robitussin Cough & Allergy, Cerose DM, Tussar DM, Liquituss R-DM, Atuss DM, Norel DM, De-Chlor DM, De-Chlor DR, Coldtuss-DR, Tri-Vent DPC, Atuss DR, Corfen-DM, Uni-Tuss DM, Mintuss DR, Trital DM, P Chlor DM, Dex PC, Rondec-DM Drops, Rondec-DM, Donatussin DM Drops, Ceron-DM Drops, Ceron-DM, Rondex-DM, Rondex-DM Drops, Dec-Chlorphen DM, Dec-Chlorphen DM Drops, HistadecDM, CP Dec DM, Neo DM Drops, Cardec DM Drops, Reme Tussin DM, Maxiphen ADT, Tussplex DM, Robitussin Pediatric Cough & Cold Nighttime, Robitussin Cough & Cold Nighttime, Cardec DM, C-Phen DM, C-Phen DM Drops, Sildec-PE DM Drops, Sildec-PE DM, Nasohist-DM, DM-PE-Chlor, CP Dec-DM Drops, PD-Cof Drops, PD-Cof, Zotex-12D, Quartuss DM, Nohist-DMX, Sonahist-DM, Relahist-DM, Z-Dex 12 D, Statuss DM, Albatussin SR, NoHist-PDX, Re DCP, Centergy DM, Zoden DM Drops, Trigofen DM Drops, Nasohist-DM Pediatric, Tri-Dex PE, Virdec DM, Norel CS, EndaCof Drops, Giltuss Children's Allergy Plus, Maxichlor PEH DM

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Poly-Tussin DM?

Xyrem

Generic Name: sodium oxybate

Brand name: Xyrem

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Xyrem?