Talwin Injection and Virtussin DAC
Determining the interaction of Talwin Injection and Virtussin DAC 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:Using codeine together with other medications that cause central nervous system depression such as pentazocine can lead to serious side effects including respiratory distress, coma, and even death. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Do not drink alcohol or self-medicate with these medications without your doctor's approval, and do not exceed the doses or frequency and duration of use prescribed by your doctor. Also, you should avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how these medications affect you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns. 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:GENERALLY AVOID: Concomitant use of opioids with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants including mixed agonist-antagonist or partial agonist opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. The risk of hypotension may also be increased. On the other hand, mixed agonist-antagonist or partial agonist opioids can reduce the pharmacologic effects of other opioid agonists. Reduced efficacy or withdrawal symptoms may occur in patients maintained on their opioid regimen following the addition of a mixed agonist-antagonist or partial agonist opioid.
MANAGEMENT: The use of opioids in conjunction with other CNS depressants including mixed agonist-antagonist or partial agonist opioids should generally be avoided unless alternative treatment options are inadequate. If coadministration is necessary (e.g., when initiating a switch from one opioid to the other), the dosage and duration of each drug should be limited to the minimum required to achieve desired clinical effect, and patients should be closely monitored for signs and symptoms of CNS and respiratory depression. Additional caution is advisable when a mixed agonist-antagonist or partial agonist opioid is added to an existing opioid regimen, as there may be an increased risk of withdrawal symptoms (e.g., restlessness, insomnia, sweating, lacrimation, or rhinorrhea) following initiation of the mixed agonist-antagonist or partial agonist opioid. A dosage adjustment for one or both drugs may be required.
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Generic Name: pentazocine
Brand name: Talwin
Synonyms: Pentazocine
Generic Name: codeine / guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine
Brand name: Ambifed CD, Biotussin DAC, Cheratussin DAC, Guaifen DAC, Lortuss EX, Maxifed-G CD, Nucofed Pediatric Expectorant, Tricode GF, Tusnel C, Virtussin DAC, Virtussin DAC
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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