Drug Interaction Report
1 potential interaction and/or warning found for the following 2 drugs:
- 4-Way Menthol (phenylephrine nasal)
- mecamylamine
Interactions between your drugs
mecamylamine phenylephrine nasal
Applies to: mecamylamine, 4-Way Menthol (phenylephrine nasal)
MONITOR: Limited data suggest that methyldopa and other sympatholytics may increase or prolong the pressor effect of sympathomimetics. Hypertension may result. Data exist for phenylpropanolamine and norepinephrine.
MANAGEMENT: If these drugs must be coadministered, blood pressure should be closely monitored. Discontinuation of the sympathomimetic may be necessary if hypertension develops.
References (2)
- McLaren EH (1976) "Severe hypertension produced by interaction of phenylpropanolamine with methyldopa and oxprenolol." Br Med J, 2, p. 283-4
- (2001) "Product Information. Allegra-D (fexofenadine-pseudoephedrine)." Chattem Consumer Products
Drug and food interactions
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Therapeutic duplication warnings
No duplication warnings were found for your selected drugs.
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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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