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Can you take Bromaxefed RF Syrup with Gepotidacin?

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Drug interactions

Moderate drug interactions

Moderate:

brompheniramine gepotidacin

Applies to: Bromaxefed RF Syrup (brompheniramine / pseudoephedrine) and gepotidacin

Using gepotidacin with brompheniramine may make these medicines work less well and could increase the risk of side effects such as stomach cramps or diarrhea, extra saliva or sweating, or a slow heartbeat that can cause dizziness or fainting. Tell your doctor if your symptoms return or get worse, or if you notice these side effects. Your doctor may adjust your medicines or monitor you more closely to use them safely together. 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.

Food/lifestyle interactions

Moderate food/lifestyle interactions

Moderate:

brompheniramine Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: Bromaxefed RF Syrup (brompheniramine / pseudoephedrine)

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of brompheniramine 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 brompheniramine. Do not use more than the recommended dose of brompheniramine, 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.

Moderate:

gepotidacin Food/Lifestyle

Applies to: gepotidacin

Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of certain medications such as gepotidacin. You may want to limit your consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment with gepotidacin. However, if you have been regularly consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice with the medication, then it is advisable for you to talk with your doctor before changing the amounts of these products in your diet, as this may alter the effects of your medication. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. Orange juice is not expected to interact.

Moderate:

pseudoephedrine Caffeine

Applies to: Bromaxefed RF Syrup (brompheniramine / 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.

Disease interactions

26 potential interactions Applies to: 19 conditions, including Asthma, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, COPD, Arrhythmia, and Hypotension.

Arrhythmia

Moderate:

gepotidacin

Gepotidacin has a moderate potential interaction with Arrhythmia.

Gepotidacin may cause a dose and concentration-dependent prolongation of the QTc interval. Avoid gepotidacin in patients with a history of QTc interval prolongation, preexisting cardiac disease, or are taking antiarrhythmic agents or medications that may potentially prolong QTc interval. Due to increased systemic exposure and the risk of QTc interval prolongation, avoid administration in patients with severe hepatic or renal impairment, or who are taking strong CYP450 3A4 inhibitors. If use cannot be avoided, monitor (and correct) serum electrolytes and perform ECG prior to and during treatment.

Asthma

Moderate:

Bromaxefed RF Syrup

The brompheniramine in Bromaxefed RF Syrup has a moderate potential interaction with Asthma.

It has been suggested that the anticholinergic effect of antihistamines may reduce the volume and cause thickening of bronchial secretions, resulting in obstruction of respiratory tract. Some manufacturers and clinicians recommend that therapy with antihistamines be administered cautiously in patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Moderate:

Bromaxefed RF Syrup

The pseudoephedrine in Bromaxefed RF Syrup has a moderate potential interaction with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.

Sympathomimetic agents may cause or worsen urinary difficulty in patients with prostate enlargement due to smooth muscle contraction in the bladder neck via stimulation of alpha-1 adrenergic receptors. Therapy with sympathomimetic agents should be administered cautiously in patients with hypertrophy or neoplasm of the prostate.

Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders

Major:

Bromaxefed RF Syrup

The pseudoephedrine in Bromaxefed RF Syrup has a major potential interaction with Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders.

Sympathomimetic agents may cause adverse cardiovascular effects, particularly when used in high dosages and/or in susceptible patients. In cardiac tissues, these agents may produce positive chronotropic and inotropic effects via stimulation of beta- 1 adrenergic receptors. Cardiac output, oxygen consumption, and the work of the heart may be increased. In the peripheral vasculature, vasoconstriction may occur via stimulation of alpha-1 adrenergic receptors. Palpitations, tachycardia, arrhythmia, hypertension, reflex bradycardia, coronary occlusion, cerebral vasculitis, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest, and death have been reported. Some of these agents, particularly ephedra alkaloids (ephedrine, ma huang, phenylpropanolamine), may also predispose patients to hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke. Therapy with sympathomimetic agents should generally be avoided or administered cautiously in patients with sensitivity to sympathomimetic amines, hyperthyroidism, or underlying cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disorders. These agents should not be used in patients with severe coronary artery disease or severe/uncontrolled hypertension.

Moderate:

Bromaxefed RF Syrup

The brompheniramine in Bromaxefed RF Syrup has a moderate potential interaction with Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders.

Antihistamines may infrequently cause cardiovascular adverse effects related to their anticholinergic and local anesthetic (quinidine-like) activities. Tachycardia, palpitation, ECG changes, arrhythmias, hypotension, and hypertension have been reported. Although these effects are uncommon and usually limited to overdosage situations, the manufacturers and some clinicians recommend that therapy with antihistamines be administered cautiously in patients with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and/or hyperthyroidism.

Moderate:

gepotidacin

Gepotidacin has a moderate potential interaction with Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders.

Gepotidacin may cause a dose and concentration-dependent prolongation of the QTc interval. Avoid gepotidacin in patients with a history of QTc interval prolongation, preexisting cardiac disease, or are taking antiarrhythmic agents or medications that may potentially prolong QTc interval. Due to increased systemic exposure and the risk of QTc interval prolongation, avoid administration in patients with severe hepatic or renal impairment, or who are taking strong CYP450 3A4 inhibitors. If use cannot be avoided, monitor (and correct) serum electrolytes and perform ECG prior to and during treatment.

Cerebrovascular Insufficiency

Major:

Bromaxefed RF Syrup

The pseudoephedrine in Bromaxefed RF Syrup has a major potential interaction with Cerebrovascular Insufficiency.

Sympathomimetic agents may cause adverse cardiovascular effects, particularly when used in high dosages and/or in susceptible patients. In cardiac tissues, these agents may produce positive chronotropic and inotropic effects via stimulation of beta- 1 adrenergic receptors. Cardiac output, oxygen consumption, and the work of the heart may be increased. In the peripheral vasculature, vasoconstriction may occur via stimulation of alpha-1 adrenergic receptors. Palpitations, tachycardia, arrhythmia, hypertension, reflex bradycardia, coronary occlusion, cerebral vasculitis, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest, and death have been reported. Some of these agents, particularly ephedra alkaloids (ephedrine, ma huang, phenylpropanolamine), may also predispose patients to hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke. Therapy with sympathomimetic agents should generally be avoided or administered cautiously in patients with sensitivity to sympathomimetic amines, hyperthyroidism, or underlying cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disorders. These agents should not be used in patients with severe coronary artery disease or severe/uncontrolled hypertension.

COPD

Moderate:

Bromaxefed RF Syrup

The brompheniramine in Bromaxefed RF Syrup has a moderate potential interaction with COPD.

It has been suggested that the anticholinergic effect of antihistamines may reduce the volume and cause thickening of bronchial secretions, resulting in obstruction of respiratory tract. Some manufacturers and clinicians recommend that therapy with antihistamines be administered cautiously in patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Diabetes Mellitus

Moderate:

Bromaxefed RF Syrup

The pseudoephedrine in Bromaxefed RF Syrup has a moderate potential interaction with Diabetes Mellitus.

Sympathomimetic agents may cause increases in blood glucose concentrations. These effects are usually transient and slight but may be significant with dosages higher than those normally recommended. Therapy with sympathomimetic agents should be administered cautiously in patients with diabetes mellitus. Closer monitoring of blood glucose concentrations may be appropriate.

Electrolyte Abnormalities

Moderate:

gepotidacin

Gepotidacin has a moderate potential interaction with Electrolyte Abnormalities.

Gepotidacin may cause a dose and concentration-dependent prolongation of the QTc interval. Avoid gepotidacin in patients with a history of QTc interval prolongation, preexisting cardiac disease, or are taking antiarrhythmic agents or medications that may potentially prolong QTc interval. Due to increased systemic exposure and the risk of QTc interval prolongation, avoid administration in patients with severe hepatic or renal impairment, or who are taking strong CYP450 3A4 inhibitors. If use cannot be avoided, monitor (and correct) serum electrolytes and perform ECG prior to and during treatment.

Gastrointestinal Obstruction

Moderate:

Bromaxefed RF Syrup

The pseudoephedrine in Bromaxefed RF Syrup has a moderate potential interaction with Gastrointestinal Obstruction.

The extended-release formulation of pseudoephedrine (Sudafed 24 Hour) contains a non-deformable material. There have been rare reports of obstructive symptoms in patients with known strictures following the ingestion of similar sustained-release products. Therapy with the extended-release formulation of pseudoephedrine should be administered cautiously in patients with preexisting severe gastrointestinal narrowing or obstruction, whether pathologic or iatrogenic.

Moderate:

Bromaxefed RF Syrup

The brompheniramine in Bromaxefed RF Syrup has a moderate potential interaction with Gastrointestinal Obstruction.

Antihistamines often have anticholinergic activity, to which elderly patients are particularly sensitive. Therapy with antihistamines should be administered cautiously, if at all, in patients with preexisting conditions that are likely to be exacerbated by anticholinergic activity, such as urinary retention or obstruction; angle-closure glaucoma, untreated intraocular hypertension, or uncontrolled primary open-angle glaucoma; and gastrointestinal obstructive disorders. Conventional, first-generation antihistamines such as the ethanolamines (bromodiphenhydramine, carbinoxamine, clemastine, dimenhydrinate, diphenhydramine, doxylamine, phenyltoloxamine) tend to exhibit substantial anticholinergic effects. In contrast, the newer, relatively nonsedating antihistamines (e.g., cetirizine, fexofenadine, loratadine) reportedly have low to minimal anticholinergic activity at normally recommended dosages and may be appropriate alternatives.

Glaucoma/Intraocular Hypertension

Moderate:

Bromaxefed RF Syrup

The pseudoephedrine in Bromaxefed RF Syrup has a moderate potential interaction with Glaucoma/Intraocular Hypertension.

Sympathomimetic agents can induce transient mydriasis via stimulation of alpha-1 adrenergic receptors. In patients with anatomically narrow angles or narrow-angle glaucoma, pupillary dilation can provoke an acute attack. In patients with other forms of glaucoma, mydriasis may occasionally increase intraocular pressure. Therapy with sympathomimetic agents should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposed to glaucoma, particularly narrow-angle glaucoma.

Moderate:

Bromaxefed RF Syrup

The brompheniramine in Bromaxefed RF Syrup has a moderate potential interaction with Glaucoma/Intraocular Hypertension.

Antihistamines often have anticholinergic activity, to which elderly patients are particularly sensitive. Therapy with antihistamines should be administered cautiously, if at all, in patients with preexisting conditions that are likely to be exacerbated by anticholinergic activity, such as urinary retention or obstruction; angle-closure glaucoma, untreated intraocular hypertension, or uncontrolled primary open-angle glaucoma; and gastrointestinal obstructive disorders. Conventional, first-generation antihistamines such as the ethanolamines (bromodiphenhydramine, carbinoxamine, clemastine, dimenhydrinate, diphenhydramine, doxylamine, phenyltoloxamine) tend to exhibit substantial anticholinergic effects. In contrast, the newer, relatively nonsedating antihistamines (e.g., cetirizine, fexofenadine, loratadine) reportedly have low to minimal anticholinergic activity at normally recommended dosages and may be appropriate alternatives.

Hyperthyroidism

Major:

Bromaxefed RF Syrup

The pseudoephedrine in Bromaxefed RF Syrup has a major potential interaction with Hyperthyroidism.

Sympathomimetic agents may cause adverse cardiovascular effects, particularly when used in high dosages and/or in susceptible patients. In cardiac tissues, these agents may produce positive chronotropic and inotropic effects via stimulation of beta- 1 adrenergic receptors. Cardiac output, oxygen consumption, and the work of the heart may be increased. In the peripheral vasculature, vasoconstriction may occur via stimulation of alpha-1 adrenergic receptors. Palpitations, tachycardia, arrhythmia, hypertension, reflex bradycardia, coronary occlusion, cerebral vasculitis, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest, and death have been reported. Some of these agents, particularly ephedra alkaloids (ephedrine, ma huang, phenylpropanolamine), may also predispose patients to hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke. Therapy with sympathomimetic agents should generally be avoided or administered cautiously in patients with sensitivity to sympathomimetic amines, hyperthyroidism, or underlying cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disorders. These agents should not be used in patients with severe coronary artery disease or severe/uncontrolled hypertension.

Moderate:

Bromaxefed RF Syrup

The brompheniramine in Bromaxefed RF Syrup has a moderate potential interaction with Hyperthyroidism.

Antihistamines may infrequently cause cardiovascular adverse effects related to their anticholinergic and local anesthetic (quinidine-like) activities. Tachycardia, palpitation, ECG changes, arrhythmias, hypotension, and hypertension have been reported. Although these effects are uncommon and usually limited to overdosage situations, the manufacturers and some clinicians recommend that therapy with antihistamines be administered cautiously in patients with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and/or hyperthyroidism.

Hypotension

Moderate:

Bromaxefed RF Syrup

The brompheniramine in Bromaxefed RF Syrup has a moderate potential interaction with Hypotension.

Antihistamines may infrequently cause cardiovascular adverse effects related to their anticholinergic and local anesthetic (quinidine-like) activities. Tachycardia, palpitation, ECG changes, arrhythmias, hypotension, and hypertension have been reported. Although these effects are uncommon and usually limited to overdosage situations, the manufacturers and some clinicians recommend that therapy with antihistamines be administered cautiously in patients with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and/or hyperthyroidism.

Liver Disease

Moderate:

Bromaxefed RF Syrup

The brompheniramine in Bromaxefed RF Syrup has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Limited pharmacokinetic data are available for the older, first-generation antihistamines. Many appear to be primarily metabolized by the liver, and both parent drugs and metabolites are excreted in the urine. Patients with renal and/or liver disease may be at greater risk for adverse effects from antihistamines due to drug and metabolite accumulation. Therapy with antihistamines should be administered cautiously in such patients. Lower initial dosages may be appropriate.

Moderate:

gepotidacin

Gepotidacin has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Gepotidacin should be avoided in patients with severe liver dysfunction (Child-Pugh C) due to increased systemic exposure and the risk of adverse effects.

Long QT Syndrome

Moderate:

gepotidacin

Gepotidacin has a moderate potential interaction with Long QT Syndrome.

Gepotidacin may cause a dose and concentration-dependent prolongation of the QTc interval. Avoid gepotidacin in patients with a history of QTc interval prolongation, preexisting cardiac disease, or are taking antiarrhythmic agents or medications that may potentially prolong QTc interval. Due to increased systemic exposure and the risk of QTc interval prolongation, avoid administration in patients with severe hepatic or renal impairment, or who are taking strong CYP450 3A4 inhibitors. If use cannot be avoided, monitor (and correct) serum electrolytes and perform ECG prior to and during treatment.

Phenylketonuria

Moderate:

Bromaxefed RF Syrup

The pseudoephedrine in Bromaxefed RF Syrup has a moderate potential interaction with Phenylketonuria.

Chewable products frequently may contain aspartame, which is metabolized in the gastrointestinal tract to phenylalanine. Sudafed (brand of pseudoephedrine) chewable 15 mg tablets provide the equivalent of 0.78 mg of phenylalanine per each tablet. The aspartame/phenylalanine content should be considered when this and similar products are used in patients who must restrict their intake of phenylalanine (i.e. phenylketonurics).

Pheochromocytoma

Major:

Bromaxefed RF Syrup

The pseudoephedrine in Bromaxefed RF Syrup has a major potential interaction with Pheochromocytoma.

Sympathomimetic agents may cause adverse cardiovascular effects, particularly when used in high dosages and/or in susceptible patients. In cardiac tissues, these agents may produce positive chronotropic and inotropic effects via stimulation of beta- 1 adrenergic receptors. Cardiac output, oxygen consumption, and the work of the heart may be increased. In the peripheral vasculature, vasoconstriction may occur via stimulation of alpha-1 adrenergic receptors. Palpitations, tachycardia, arrhythmia, hypertension, reflex bradycardia, coronary occlusion, cerebral vasculitis, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest, and death have been reported. Some of these agents, particularly ephedra alkaloids (ephedrine, ma huang, phenylpropanolamine), may also predispose patients to hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke. Therapy with sympathomimetic agents should generally be avoided or administered cautiously in patients with sensitivity to sympathomimetic amines, hyperthyroidism, or underlying cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disorders. These agents should not be used in patients with severe coronary artery disease or severe/uncontrolled hypertension.

Prostate Tumor, Benign

Moderate:

Bromaxefed RF Syrup

The pseudoephedrine in Bromaxefed RF Syrup has a moderate potential interaction with Prostate Tumor, Benign.

Sympathomimetic agents may cause or worsen urinary difficulty in patients with prostate enlargement due to smooth muscle contraction in the bladder neck via stimulation of alpha-1 adrenergic receptors. Therapy with sympathomimetic agents should be administered cautiously in patients with hypertrophy or neoplasm of the prostate.

Renal Dysfunction

Moderate:

Bromaxefed RF Syrup

The brompheniramine in Bromaxefed RF Syrup has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Limited pharmacokinetic data are available for the older, first-generation antihistamines. Many appear to be primarily metabolized by the liver, and both parent drugs and metabolites are excreted in the urine. Patients with renal and/or liver disease may be at greater risk for adverse effects from antihistamines due to drug and metabolite accumulation. Therapy with antihistamines should be administered cautiously in such patients. Lower initial dosages may be appropriate.

Moderate:

gepotidacin

Gepotidacin has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Gepotidacin should be avoided in patients with severe renal dysfunction or who are on dialysis (estimated GFR less than 30 mL/min) due to increased systemic exposure and the risk of adverse effects.

Urinary Retention

Moderate:

Bromaxefed RF Syrup

The brompheniramine in Bromaxefed RF Syrup has a moderate potential interaction with Urinary Retention.

Antihistamines often have anticholinergic activity, to which elderly patients are particularly sensitive. Therapy with antihistamines should be administered cautiously, if at all, in patients with preexisting conditions that are likely to be exacerbated by anticholinergic activity, such as urinary retention or obstruction; angle-closure glaucoma, untreated intraocular hypertension, or uncontrolled primary open-angle glaucoma; and gastrointestinal obstructive disorders. Conventional, first-generation antihistamines such as the ethanolamines (bromodiphenhydramine, carbinoxamine, clemastine, dimenhydrinate, diphenhydramine, doxylamine, phenyltoloxamine) tend to exhibit substantial anticholinergic effects. In contrast, the newer, relatively nonsedating antihistamines (e.g., cetirizine, fexofenadine, loratadine) reportedly have low to minimal anticholinergic activity at normally recommended dosages and may be appropriate alternatives.

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Bromaxefed RF Syrup

A total of 517 drugs are known to interact with Bromaxefed RF Syrup.

gepotidacin

A total of 588 drugs are known to interact with gepotidacin.

Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor 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.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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