Drug Interactions between Adasuve and Maxifed CDX
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Adasuve (loxapine)
- Maxifed CDX (codeine/guaifenesin/pseudoephedrine)
Interactions between your drugs
codeine loxapine
Applies to: Maxifed CDX (codeine / guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine) and Adasuve (loxapine)
Using narcotic pain or cough medications together with other medications that also cause central nervous system depression such as loxapine can lead to serious side effects including respiratory distress, 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 to safely use both medications. Do not drink alcohol or self-medicate with these medications without your doctor's approval, and do not exceed the doses or frequency and duration of use prescribed by your doctor. Also, because these medications may cause dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in judgment, reaction speed and motor coordination, you should avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how they affect you.
Using narcotic pain or cough medications together with loxapine may also increase the risk of constipation. Severe complications may include intestinal obstruction, fecal impaction, or other serious and even life-threatening injuries to the bowel that may require hospitalization or surgery. You should maintain adequate hydration, physical activity, and fiber intake during treatment with these medications to help prevent constipation. Talk to your healthcare provider to see if taking a laxative prophylactically may be appropriate for you. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience signs and symptoms of constipation such as difficulty passing stool, incomplete passage of stool, hard or dry stool, and decreased bowel movement frequency (especially if less than three times a week), or if you have symptoms that could indicate more serious gastrointestinal problems such as nausea, vomiting, bloating, and abdominal pain or swelling. Prompt treatment with appropriate laxatives and other measures are essential to minimize the risk of complications. 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.
Drug and food interactions
loxapine food
Applies to: Adasuve (loxapine)
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of loxapine such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with loxapine. Do not use more than the recommended dose of loxapine, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.
codeine food
Applies to: Maxifed CDX (codeine / guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine)
Do not use alcohol or medications that contain alcohol while you are receiving treatment with codeine. This may increase nervous system side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking and judgment. In severe cases, low blood pressure, respiratory distress, fainting, coma, or even death may occur. With certain long-acting formulations of narcotic pain medication, consumption of alcohol may also cause rapid release of the drug, resulting in high blood levels that may be potentially lethal. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. Do not use more than the recommended dose of codeine, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medication without first talking to your doctor.
pseudoephedrine food
Applies to: Maxifed CDX (codeine / guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine)
Both pseudoephedrine and caffeine can increase blood pressure and heart rate, and combining them may enhance these effects. Talk to your doctor before using these medications, especially if you have a history of high blood pressure or heart disease. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. 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.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No 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.
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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