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Vicks Pediatric Formula 44M and Xyrem

Determining the interaction of Vicks Pediatric Formula 44M and Xyrem and the possibility of their joint administration.

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Vicks Pediatric Formula 44M <> Xyrem
Relevance: 28.10.2023 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:

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.

Professional:

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.

References
  • "Product Information. Xyrem (sodium oxybate)." Orphan Medical, Minnetonka, MN.
Vicks Pediatric Formula 44M

Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine

Brand name: Kidkare Cough/Cold, Pediatric Cough & Cold Medicine, Rescon-DM, Triaminic Cold and Cough, Vicks Pediatric Formula 44M, Triaminic Night Time, Rhinosyn-DM, Pediacare Nightrest, Pediacare Cough-Cold Chewable, Robitussin Pediatric Night Relief, Vicks 44M Pediatric, Creomulsion Cough/Cold/Allergy, Nyquil Child Cough and Cold, Creomulsion Pediatric, Pediacare Cough and Cold, Childrens Night Time, Children's NyQuil, Triaminic Softchew Cold and Cough, Tanafed-DM, C-Phed DM, T-Tanna-DM, M-End DM, Atuss-12 DM, Robitussin PM Cough & Cold, Dicel DM, Atuss DS, Neutrahist PDX Drops, AccuHist PDX Drops, Triaminic Multi-Sympton, Allres DS, Triaminic-D Multi-Symptom Cold, Entre-S, Dicel DM Chewables, Mesehist DM, Esocor P, Kidkare Children's Cough/Cold, Maxichlor PSE DM, Pedia Relief Cough-Cold, Pediatric Cough & Cold, Rescon DM

Synonyms: n.a.

Xyrem

Generic Name: sodium oxybate

Brand name: Xyrem

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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