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Retrovir (Zidovudine Capsules and Tablets) and Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold

Determining the interaction of Retrovir (Zidovudine Capsules and Tablets) and Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold and the possibility of their joint administration.

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Retrovir (Zidovudine Capsules and Tablets) <> Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold

Relevance: 09.05.2023 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

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:

Case reports have suggested that the concomitant use of zidovudine and acetaminophen may potentiate the risk of bone marrow suppression and hepatotoxicity; however data have been conflicting. The mechanism is unknown. Until more information is available, patients taking both drugs concurrently should be monitored for the development of hepatotoxicity and bone marrow toxicity.

References

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Retrovir (Zidovudine Capsules and Tablets)

Generic Name: zidovudine

Brand name: Retrovir

Synonyms: Retrovir (oral/injection), Retrovir

What is Retrovir (Zidovudine Capsules and Tablets)?

Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold

Generic Name: acetaminophen / phenylephrine

Brand name: Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Sinus, Contac Cold+Flu Non-Drowsy, Excedrin Sinus Headache Caplet, Mapap Sinus Congestion and Pain, QlearQuil Daytime Sinus & Congestion, Robitussin Nasal Relief, Sinus Congestion and Pain Daytime Cool Ice, Sinus Pain & Pressure, Sudafed PE Sinus Headache, Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold, Tylenol Sinus Congestion and Pain, Congespirin Aspirin Free, Neo Citran Extra Strength Cold and Sinus, Mapap Sinus PE, Tylenol Sinus Congestion Daytime, Excedrin Sinus Headache, Non-Pseudo Sinus Pain & Pressure, Robitussin Peak Cold Nasal Relief, Sudafed PE Pressure Plus Pain, Contact Cold and Flu Day, Tylenol Sinus + Headache Day, Vicks Sinex Daytime, Mygrex, Acetaminophen Congestion and Pain, QlearQuil Sinus & Congestion, Vicks DayQuil Sinex

Synonyms: Acetaminophen and phenylephrine

What is Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold?

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