Riluzole and Theophylline Elixir
Determining the interaction of Riluzole and Theophylline Elixir 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:According to the manufacturer, riluzole serum concentrations may theoretically be increased by concurrent theophylline and aminophylline. The proposed mechanism is metabolic inhibition. The clinical significance of this interaction is not known. The patient should be monitored for altered clinical effect. Dosage adjustments may be necessary if an interaction is suspected.
- "Product Information. Rilutek (riluzole)." Rhone-Poulenc Rorer, Collegeville, PA.
Generic Name: theophylline
Brand name: Elixophyllin, Theo-24, Respbid, T-Phyl, Aerolate III, Slo-Bid Gyrocaps, Slo-Phyllin, Theobid, Theo-Dur, Theolair, Theovent, Bronkodyl, Theo-X, Theo-Time, Theochron, Slo-Phyllin 125, Theoclear LA-130, Aerolate JR, Theolair-SR, Theoclear LA-260, Quibron-T, Quibron-T/SR, Uniphyl, Uni-Dur, Aerolate SR, Slo-Phyllin 80, Theoclear-80, Theo-Dur Sprinkles, Theosol-80, Asmalix, Aquaphyllin, Truxophyllin, Slo-Phyllin 250, TheoCap
Synonyms: Theophylline
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.
- Riluzole-Theophylline in Dextrose
- Riluzole-Theophylline Injection
- Riluzole-Theophylline Intravenous
- Riluzole-Theophylline Liquid
- Riluzole-Theophylline Oral Solution
- Riluzole-Theophylline Sustained-Release Capsules
- Theophylline Elixir-Riluzole Suspension
- Theophylline Elixir-Riluzole Tablets
- Theophylline Elixir-RimabotulinumtoxinB
- Theophylline Elixir-Rimabotulinumtoxinb Intramuscular
- Theophylline Elixir-Rimactane
- Theophylline Elixir-Rimantadine