Drug Interaction Report
1 potential interaction and/or warning found for the following 2 drugs:
- halothane
- LGG (dyphylline / guaifenesin)
Interactions between your drugs
halothane dyphylline
Applies to: halothane, LGG (dyphylline / guaifenesin)
GENERALLY AVOID: The administration of halothane following theophylline administration has been reported to result in ventricular tachycardia and, in one case, ventricular fibrillation. Halothane increases the arrhythmogenic potential of catecholamines. Theophylline appears to enhance the release of catecholamines.
MANAGEMENT: This combination should be avoided if possible. Halothane may interact in a similar manner with other methylxanthines.
References (2)
- Roizen MF, Stevens WC (1978) "Multiform ventricular tachycardia due to the interaction of aminophylline and halothane." Anesth Analg, 57, p. 738-41
- Richards W, Thompson J, Lewis G, et al. (1988) "Cardiac arrest associated with halothane anesthesia in a patient receiving theophylline." Ann Allergy, 61, p. 83-4
Drug and food interactions
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Therapeutic duplication warnings
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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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