Drug Interactions between Nuedexta and octreotide
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Nuedexta (dextromethorphan/quinidine)
- octreotide
Interactions between your drugs
quiNIDine dextromethorphan
Applies to: Nuedexta (dextromethorphan / quinidine) and Nuedexta (dextromethorphan / quinidine)
Using dextromethorphan together with quiNIDine may increase the effects of dextromethorphan. Contact your doctor if you experience difficulty breathing, dizziness, drowsiness, anxiety, restless feeling, nervousness, confusion, or diarrhea. 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.
quiNIDine octreotide
Applies to: Nuedexta (dextromethorphan / quinidine) and octreotide
Octreotide can sometimes slow your heart rate, and using it with quiNIDine may further increase that effect. This can lead to an excessively slow heartbeat, heart block, low pulse, headache, dizziness, or fainting. Let your doctor know if you experience any of these symptoms or your condition changes during treatment with these medications. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor 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.
Drug and food interactions
quiNIDine food
Applies to: Nuedexta (dextromethorphan / quinidine)
Do not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment with quiNIDine unless specifically directed otherwise by your doctor. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can interact with quiNIDine and increase the levels of quiNIDine in your body. If you are already consuming grapefruit products, do not increase or decrease the amount of these products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.
dextromethorphan food
Applies to: Nuedexta (dextromethorphan / quinidine)
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of dextromethorphan 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 dextromethorphan. Do not use more than the recommended dose of dextromethorphan, 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.
octreotide food
Applies to: octreotide
Octreotide may affect the absorption of dietary nutrients and medications that you take by mouth, including some vitamin and nutritional supplements. Contact your doctor if your condition changes. 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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