Drug Interactions between Lufyllin-EPG and nebivolol / valsartan
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Lufyllin-EPG (dyphylline/ephedrine/guaifenesin/phenobarbital)
- nebivolol/valsartan
Interactions between your drugs
dyphylline nebivolol
Applies to: Lufyllin-EPG (dyphylline / ephedrine / guaifenesin / phenobarbital) and nebivolol / valsartan
Ask your doctor before using nebivolol together with dyphylline. Using these medications together can make nebivolol less effective and increase the effects of dyphylline. Contact your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, insomnia, tremors, restlessness, uneven heartbeats, or difficulty breathing. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. 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.
PHENobarbital valsartan
Applies to: Lufyllin-EPG (dyphylline / ephedrine / guaifenesin / phenobarbital) and nebivolol / valsartan
Valsartan and PHENobarbital may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. These side effects are most likely to be seen at the beginning of treatment, following a dose increase, or when treatment is restarted after an interruption. Let your doctor know if you develop these symptoms and they do not go away after a few days or they become troublesome. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you, and use caution when getting up from a sitting or lying position. 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.
PHENobarbital nebivolol
Applies to: Lufyllin-EPG (dyphylline / ephedrine / guaifenesin / phenobarbital) and nebivolol / valsartan
Using PHENobarbital together with a nebivolol may make PHENobarbital less effective. Talk to your doctor before using these medications together. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take both medications 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.
ePHEDrine nebivolol
Applies to: Lufyllin-EPG (dyphylline / ephedrine / guaifenesin / phenobarbital) and nebivolol / valsartan
Talk to your doctor before using ephedrine-containing products together with a beta-blocker like nebivolol. Some beta-blockers can reduce the effects of ephedrine in relaxing airway muscles to help you breathe. In addition, if you have been using nebivolol, you may not respond as well to ephedrine when it is given by injection to treat an emergency such as shock or falling blood pressure. Your healthcare provider should always be told if you are receiving, or have recently received, beta-blocker therapy. 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.
valsartan nebivolol
Applies to: nebivolol / valsartan and nebivolol / valsartan
If you are receiving valsartan and nebivolol together with a medication called an ACE inhibitor, you should talk to your doctor to make sure this treatment is appropriate for your condition. When used in the treatment of heart failure, this three drug combination has been associated with increased side effects and an increased rate of death. The reason for this is not clear. 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.
ePHEDrine dyphylline
Applies to: Lufyllin-EPG (dyphylline / ephedrine / guaifenesin / phenobarbital) and Lufyllin-EPG (dyphylline / ephedrine / guaifenesin / phenobarbital)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Drug and food interactions
PHENobarbital food
Applies to: Lufyllin-EPG (dyphylline / ephedrine / guaifenesin / phenobarbital)
Ask your doctor before using PHENobarbital together with ethanol, this can add to dizziness, drowsiness and other side effects of PHENobarbital. Be careful if you drive or do activities that require you to be awake and alert. Talk with your doctor before using any medications together, or drinking alcohol with PHENobarbital. 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.
valsartan food
Applies to: nebivolol / valsartan
If you are taking valsartan you should avoid potassium-containing salt substitutes or over-the-counter potassium supplements without first talking to your doctor. This can cause high levels of potassium in your blood. High levels of potassium can cause weakness, irregular heartbeat, confusion, tingling of the extremities, or feelings of heaviness in the legs. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these symptoms.
ePHEDrine food
Applies to: Lufyllin-EPG (dyphylline / ephedrine / guaifenesin / phenobarbital)
Both ePHEDrine 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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