Drug Interaction Report
2 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- doxylamine
- efgartigimod alfa / hyaluronidase
Interactions between your drugs
hyaluronidase doxylamine
Applies to: efgartigimod alfa / hyaluronidase, doxylamine
Larger amounts of hyaluronidase may be required to achieve equivalent dispersing effects if patients are concomitantly receiving large doses of salicylates, cortisone, ACTH, estrogens, or antihistamines. These drugs may render tissues partially resistant to the dispersing action of hyaluronidase.
References (3)
- (2004) "Product Information. Vitrase (hyaluronidase)." Bausch and Lomb Americas, Inc.
- (2018) "Product Information. Hylenex (hyaluronidase)." Halozyme Therapeutics
- (2023) "Product Information. Vyvgart Hytrulo (efgartigimod alfa-hyaluronidase)." argenx US Inc.
Drug and food interactions
doxylamine food
Applies to: doxylamine
GENERALLY AVOID: Alcohol may potentiate some of the pharmacologic effects of CNS-active agents. Use in combination may result in additive central nervous system depression and/or impairment of judgment, thinking, and psychomotor skills.
MANAGEMENT: Patients receiving CNS-active agents should be warned of this interaction and advised to avoid or limit consumption of alcohol. Ambulatory patients should be counseled to avoid hazardous activities requiring complete mental alertness and motor coordination until they know how these agents affect them, and to notify their physician if they experience excessive or prolonged CNS effects that interfere with their normal activities.
References (4)
- Warrington SJ, Ankier SI, Turner P (1986) "Evaluation of possible interactions between ethanol and trazodone or amitriptyline." Neuropsychobiology, 15, p. 31-7
- Gilman AG, eds., Nies AS, Rall TW, Taylor P (1990) "Goodman and Gilman's the Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics." New York, NY: Pergamon Press Inc.
- (2012) "Product Information. Fycompa (perampanel)." Eisai Inc
- (2015) "Product Information. Rexulti (brexpiprazole)." Otsuka American Pharmaceuticals Inc
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No duplication 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.
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. |
See also:
Augmentin
Augmentin is a prescription antibiotic combining amoxicillin and clavulanate to treat bacterial ...
Zyrtec
Zyrtec (cetirizine) is used to treat allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes, or ...
Botox
Botox is used to treat chronic migraines, excessive sweating, bladder conditions, eye muscle ...
Ativan
Ativan is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders or anxiety associated with depression ...
Benadryl
Benadryl is an antihistamine and is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, itching and other ...
Flonase
Flonase (fluticasone nasal) is used to treat nasal congestion, sneezing, and runny nose caused by ...
Bactrim
Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is an antibiotic used to treat ear infections, urinary ...
Claritin
Claritin is an antihistamine used to treat the symptoms of allergies, such as sneezing, watery ...
Singulair
Singulair (montelukast) is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children as young as 12 ...
Learn more
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Check Interactions
To view an interaction report containing 4 (or more) medications, please sign in or create an account.
Save Interactions List
Sign in to your account to save this drug interaction list.