Combinations of compound cold medicines should be used with caution: a case series DOI Creative Commons
Jinlin Guo,

T. M. Zhang,

Sun U. Song

et al.

Frontiers in Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: March 13, 2025

Background Compound cold medicines contain multiple ingredients and are widely used to alleviate discomfort caused by viral infections. It is generally believed that compound rarely cause serious adverse reactions; therefore, patients do not need a prescription for them. Many individuals suffer from chronic illnesses must take medications prolonged periods. These may experience drug–drug interactions if they self-administer medicines. Here, we report three cases of severe drug reactions induced Case presentation All had disease been taking medication long time without experiencing reactions. However, after self-administering medicine, occurred. In 1, 67-year-old woman with no history coronary artery or angina developed concurrently diltiazem methoxyphenamine. 2, 65-year-old man who was propylthiouracil year any experienced mental status abnormalities acute liver failure “CONTAC NT.” 3, 63-year-old man, levodopa, entacapone, selegiline time, apparent reactions, serotonin syndrome adding CONTAC NT. issues were resolved the discontinuation medication. Conclusion Patients should consult pharmacist physician before using avoid risk interactions.

Language: Английский

Combinations of compound cold medicines should be used with caution: a case series DOI Creative Commons
Jinlin Guo,

T. M. Zhang,

Sun U. Song

et al.

Frontiers in Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: March 13, 2025

Background Compound cold medicines contain multiple ingredients and are widely used to alleviate discomfort caused by viral infections. It is generally believed that compound rarely cause serious adverse reactions; therefore, patients do not need a prescription for them. Many individuals suffer from chronic illnesses must take medications prolonged periods. These may experience drug–drug interactions if they self-administer medicines. Here, we report three cases of severe drug reactions induced Case presentation All had disease been taking medication long time without experiencing reactions. However, after self-administering medicine, occurred. In 1, 67-year-old woman with no history coronary artery or angina developed concurrently diltiazem methoxyphenamine. 2, 65-year-old man who was propylthiouracil year any experienced mental status abnormalities acute liver failure “CONTAC NT.” 3, 63-year-old man, levodopa, entacapone, selegiline time, apparent reactions, serotonin syndrome adding CONTAC NT. issues were resolved the discontinuation medication. Conclusion Patients should consult pharmacist physician before using avoid risk interactions.

Language: Английский

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