Does Hydrobromide Interact with Promethazine Hydrochloride And Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide?
CDI records a unknown classification for Hydrobromide and Promethazine Hydrochloride And Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide. The stored summary is: Thus, concomitant administration of Promethazine Hydrochloride and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Oral Solution and MAO inhibitors should be avoided (see CONTRAINDICATIONS ). When given concomitantly with Promethazine Hydrochloride and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Oral Solution, the dose of barbiturates should be reduced by at least one-half, and the dose of narcotics should be reduced by one-quarter to one-half. Epinephrine – Because of the potential for promethazine to reverse epinephrine’s vasopressor effect, epinephrine should NOT be used to treat hypotension associated with Promethazine Hydrochloride and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Oral Solution overdose. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
Evidence status
A current label comparison is not yet available for this record. The summary and severity are stored CDI information; they have not been independently validated on this page against the exact product label.
Confirm the medicine, formulation, route, and applicable warning with your pharmacist or prescriber. Independent clinical review has not been recorded.
- Stored CDI classification
- Unknown
- Management
- Confirm exact products with your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Hydrobromide and your doctor is considering prescribing Promethazine Hydrochloride And Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider