Drug Interaction Report
5 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- dobutamine
- Triaminic Chest & Nasal Congestion (guaifenesin / phenylephrine)
Interactions between your drugs
DOBUTamine phenylephrine
Applies to: dobutamine, Triaminic Chest & Nasal Congestion (guaifenesin / phenylephrine)
Both DOBUTamine 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.
Drug and food interactions
DOBUTamine food
Applies to: dobutamine
Both DOBUTamine 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: Triaminic Chest & Nasal Congestion (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.
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:
- dobutamine
- Triaminic Chest & Nasal Congestion (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:
- dobutamine
- Triaminic Chest & Nasal Congestion (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. |
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