Drug Interactions between Nytol QuickCaps and timothy grass pollen allergen extract
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Nytol QuickCaps (diphenhydramine)
- timothy grass pollen allergen extract
Interactions between your drugs
diphenhydrAMINE timothy grass pollen allergen extract
Applies to: Nytol QuickCaps (diphenhydramine) and timothy grass pollen allergen extract
MONITOR: Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors, thyroid hormone, antihistamines, cardiac glycosides (e.g. digoxin) and diuretics may potentiate the response to epinephrine, including fatal consequences, in the treatment of serious systemic reactions that may occur during immunotherapy with allergenic extracts. Vasoconstricting and hypertensive effects may be potentiated by MAOIs, tricyclic antidepressants, and COMT inhibitors. Arrhythmogenic effects may be potentiated by thyroid hormones, antihistamines, cardiac glycosides and diuretics.
MANAGEMENT: Immunotherapy with allergenic extracts may not be appropriate in patients receiving MAOIs, tricyclic antidepressants, COMT inhibitors, thyroid hormone, antihistamines and cardiac glycosides as these patients may experience an exaggerated response to the usual doses of epinephrine required to reverse a systemic reaction.
References
- (2014) "Product Information. Grastek (timothy grass pollen allergen extract)." Merck & Co., Inc
- (2014) "Product Information. Ragwitek (ragweed pollen allergen extract)." Merck & Co., Inc
- (2014) "Product Information. Oralair (mixed grass pollens allergen extract)." Greer Laboratories Inc
- Cerner Multum, Inc. (2015) "Canadian Product Information."
- (2023) "Product Information. Palforzia (peanut allergen extract)." Aimmune Therapeutics
- (2022) "Product Information. Palforzia Level 1 (peanut allergen extract)." Aimmune Therapeutics UK Ltd
Drug and food interactions
timothy grass pollen allergen extract food
Applies to: timothy grass pollen allergen extract
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Since sublingual preparations of allergenic extracts are meant to be absorbed directly from tissues under the tongue into the blood stream, consuming food or beverage during or immediately after administration may reduce the systemic bioavailability of the medication.
MONITOR: Coadministration of allergenic extracts for allergy immunotherapy with alcohol may potentiate the risk of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. According to some studies, alcohol is an augmenting factor influencing immunological mechanisms that can induce more severe allergic reactions and is involved in up to 15% of cases of anaphylactic reactions. Proposed mechanisms include an increase in allergen absorption from altered permeability of the intestinal epithelial barrier, enhancing mast cell and basophil activation, and an increase in serum IgE concentrations. A causal relationship with all allergenic extracts has not been established.
MANAGEMENT: Food or beverage should not be taken with, or for at least 5 minutes after, the administration of sublingual allergenic extracts. Patients should also avoid swallowing for about 1 minute following placement of the allergen extract under the tongue. Caution is advised if allergenic extracts for immunotherapy are used concomitantly with alcohol. Some manufacturers of peanut allergen extract recommend alcohol not be consumed for 2 hours before, or 2 hours after taking peanut allergen extract and if alcohol use cannot be avoided, that withholding or decreasing peanut allergen dosage should be considered. Individual prescribing information should be consulted for further guidance and clinical monitoring may be considered.
References
- (2014) "Product Information. Grastek (timothy grass pollen allergen extract)." Merck & Co., Inc
- (2014) "Product Information. Ragwitek (ragweed pollen allergen extract)." Merck & Co., Inc
- (2014) "Product Information. Oralair (mixed grass pollens allergen extract)." Greer Laboratories Inc
- Cerner Multum, Inc. (2015) "Canadian Product Information."
- (2023) "Product Information. Palforzia (peanut allergen extract)." Aimmune Therapeutics
- (2022) "Product Information. Palforzia Level 1 (peanut allergen extract)." Aimmune Therapeutics UK Ltd
- Munoz-Cano R, Pascal M, Araujo G, et al. (2023) Mechanisms, Cofactors, and Augmenting Factors Involved in Anaphylaxis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5623009/pdf/fimmu-08-01193.pdf
- (2023) "Product Information. Odactra (house dust mite allergen extract)." ALK-Abello Inc
diphenhydrAMINE food
Applies to: Nytol QuickCaps (diphenhydramine)
GENERALLY AVOID: Use of anticholinergic agents with alcohol may result in sufficient impairment of attention so as to render driving and operating machinery more hazardous. In addition, the potential for abuse may be increased with the combination. The mechanism of interaction is not established but may involve additive depressant effects on the central nervous system. No effect of oral propantheline or atropine on blood alcohol levels was observed in healthy volunteers when administered before ingestion of a standard ethanol load. However, one study found impairment of attention in subjects given atropine 0.5 mg or glycopyrrolate 1 mg in combination with alcohol.
MANAGEMENT: Alcohol should generally be avoided during therapy with anticholinergic agents. Patients should be counseled to avoid activities requiring mental alertness until they know how these agents affect them.
References
- Linnoila M (1973) "Drug effects on psychomotor skills related to driving: interaction of atropine, glycopyrrhonium and alcohol." Eur J Clin Pharmacol, 6, p. 107-12
Therapeutic duplication warnings
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See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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