Drug Interactions between amiodarone and Precedex
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- amiodarone
- Precedex (dexmedetomidine)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between amiodarone and Precedex. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
amiodarone
A total of 726 drugs are known to interact with amiodarone.
- Amiodarone is in the drug class group III antiarrhythmics.
- Amiodarone is used to treat the following conditions:
Precedex
A total of 355 drugs are known to interact with Precedex.
- Precedex is in the drug class miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics.
- Precedex is used to treat Sedation.
Drug and food interactions
amiodarone food
Applies to: amiodarone
Amiodarone may be taken with or without food but should be taken at the same way each time. You should avoid consuming grapefruits and grapefruit juice while taking amiodarone. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor. Grapefruit can raise the levels of amiodarone in your body and lead to dangerous side effects. This can affect the rhythm of your heart. Call your doctor if you have symptoms of irregular heartbeat, chest tightness, blurred vision or nausea.
dexmedeTOMIDine food
Applies to: Precedex (dexmedetomidine)
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of dexmedeTOMIDine 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 dexmedeTOMIDine. Do not use more than the recommended dose of dexmedeTOMIDine, 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.
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. |
Further information
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