Selected Drugs Clear All
MultiCheck Results
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Interactions
Avoid/Use Alternative |
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codeine/guaifenesin
(generic) + diazepam rectal
(generic) |
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Avoid/Use Alternativecodeine + diazepam avoid combo if antitussive use; otherwise use alternative or monitor respiratory rate, BP; decr. dose of one or both drugs, use lowest effective doses and shortest duration of concomitant tx: combo may incr. risk of profound CNS and respiratory depression, psychomotor impairment, severe hypotension, including orthostasis, syncope; may alter seizure control (additive effects; antagonistic effects, codeine may decr. seizure threshold) |
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codeine/guaifenesin
(generic) + Ritalin LA
(methylphenidate) |
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Additional Considerations |
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codeine
in codeine/guaifenesin
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consider prescribing an opioid overdose reversal agent, especially with concomitant CNS depressant use add MAO inhibitor to Interaction Check if recent (14 days) use |
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methylphenidate
in Ritalin LA
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add MAO inhibitor to Interaction Check if recent (14 days) use avoid combo with beverages or products containing ethanol and some ER methylphenidate formulations (including capsule, chewable, oral suspension, ODT); combo may incr. methylphenidate release rate, levels, risk of adverse effects, decr. duration of efficacy |
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