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  • remove acyclovir topical
    generic
  • remove Children's Dimetapp Cold & Cough
    brompheniramine/ dextromethorphan
  • remove Precedex
    dexmedetomidine injection

multicheck MultiCheck Results - 1 Interaction

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Smiley face Smiley face Children's Dimetapp Cold & Cough (brompheniramine/ dextromethorphan) + Precedex (dexmedetomidine injection)

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brompheniramine + dexmedetomidine injection

monitor respiratory rate, consider decr. dose of one or both drugs: combo may incr. risk of CNS and respiratory depression, psychomotor impairment (additive effects)

Additional Considerations

Smiley face Smiley face dextromethorphan in Children's Dimetapp Cold & Cough

add MAO inhibitor to Interaction Check if recent (14 days) use

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