Drug Interactions between Lufyllin-EPG and Poly Tussin EX
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Lufyllin-EPG (dyphylline/ephedrine/guaifenesin/phenobarbital)
- Poly Tussin EX (dihydrocodeine/guaifenesin/phenylephrine)
Interactions between your drugs
PHENobarbital dihydrocodeine
Applies to: Lufyllin-EPG (dyphylline / ephedrine / guaifenesin / phenobarbital) and Poly Tussin EX (dihydrocodeine / guaifenesin / phenylephrine)
Using narcotic pain or cough medications together with other medications that also cause central nervous system depression can lead to serious side effects including profound sedation, 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. 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 phenylephrine
Applies to: Lufyllin-EPG (dyphylline / ephedrine / guaifenesin / phenobarbital) and Poly Tussin EX (dihydrocodeine / guaifenesin / phenylephrine)
Both ePHEDrine and phenylephrine 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.
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.
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.
phenylephrine food
Applies to: Poly Tussin EX (dihydrocodeine / guaifenesin / phenylephrine)
Both phenylephrine 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
Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.
Decongestants
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'decongestants' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'decongestants' category:
- Lufyllin-EPG (dyphylline/ephedrine/guaifenesin/phenobarbital)
- Poly Tussin EX (dihydrocodeine/guaifenesin/phenylephrine)
Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.
Expectorants
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'expectorants' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'expectorants' category:
- Lufyllin-EPG (dyphylline/ephedrine/guaifenesin/phenobarbital)
- Poly Tussin EX (dihydrocodeine/guaifenesin/phenylephrine)
Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.
Sympathomimetics
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'sympathomimetics' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'sympathomimetics' category:
- Lufyllin-EPG (dyphylline/ephedrine/guaifenesin/phenobarbital)
- Poly Tussin EX (dihydrocodeine/guaifenesin/phenylephrine)
Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.
Sympathomimetic amines
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'sympathomimetic amines' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'sympathomimetic amines' category:
- Lufyllin-EPG (dyphylline/ephedrine/guaifenesin/phenobarbital)
- Poly Tussin EX (dihydrocodeine/guaifenesin/phenylephrine)
Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.
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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