Drug Interaction Report
2 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- J-Max DHC (dihydrocodeine / guaifenesin)
- oxybutynin
Interactions between your drugs
oxyBUTYnin dihydrocodeine
Applies to: oxybutynin, J-Max DHC (dihydrocodeine / guaifenesin)
MONITOR: Coadministration of opioids with anticholinergic agents may result in additive central nervous system (CNS), gastrointestinal, and genitourinary effects. The risk and/or severity of adverse effects such as sedation, dizziness, confusion, cognitive and psychomotor impairment, dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retention may increase. Severe constipation may lead to paralytic ileus in some cases.
MANAGEMENT: Caution and close monitoring of central nervous system, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary adverse effects are recommended when opioids are used with anticholinergic agents. Ambulatory patients should be counseled to avoid hazardous activities requiring mental alertness and motor coordination until they know how these agents affect them, and to notify their physician if they experience excessive or prolonged CNS effects that interfere with their normal activities.
References
- (2002) "Product Information. Demerol (meperidine)." Sanofi Winthrop Pharmaceuticals
- (2002) "Product Information. Dolophine (methadone)." Lilly, Eli and Company
- (2001) "Product Information. Tylenol with Codeine (acetaminophen-codeine)." Janssen Pharmaceuticals
- "Product Information. Duragesic Transdermal System (fentanyl)." Janssen Pharmaceutica, Titusville, NJ.
- (2001) "Product Information. Ultram (tramadol)." McNeil Pharmaceutical
- (2001) "Product Information. OxyContin (oxycodone)." Purdue Frederick Company
- (2001) "Product Information. Kadian (morphine)." Astra-Zeneca Pharmaceuticals
- (2004) "Product Information. DepoDur (morphine liposomal)." Endo Laboratories LLC
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
- (2006) "Product Information. Opana (oxymorphone)." Endo Laboratories LLC
- (2009) "Product Information. Nucynta (tapentadol)." PriCara Pharmaceuticals
- (2010) "Product Information. Exalgo (hydromorphone)." Covidien
- (2016) "Product Information. Belbuca (buprenorphine)." Endo Pharmaceuticals Solutions Inc
- (2017) "Product Information. Alfentanil Hydrochloride (alfentanil)." Akorn Inc
- (2017) "Product Information. SUFentanil Citrate (sufentanil)." Akorn Inc
- (2017) "Product Information. Lortab (acetaminophen-hydrocodone)." Akorn Inc
- (2017) "Product Information. Levorphanol Tartrate (levorphanol)." Sentynl Therapeutics
- (2018) "Product Information. Naloxone HCl-Pentazocine HCl (naloxone-pentazocine)." Actavis U.S. (Amide Pharmaceutical Inc)
- (2018) "Product Information. Apadaz (acetaminophen-benzhydrocodone)." KemPharm, Inc
Drug and food interactions
oxyBUTYnin food
Applies to: oxybutynin
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
No duplication warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
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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