Preparation H Cooling Gel Disease Interactions
There are 3 disease interactions with Preparation H Cooling Gel (phenylephrine topical).
Topical phenylephrine (applies to Preparation H Cooling Gel) cardiovascular
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Cardiovascular Disease, Cerebrovascular Insufficiency, Hyperthyroidism
Topically applied sympathomimetic agents are systemically absorbed, with the potential for producing clinically significant systemic effects, particularly during prolonged or indiscriminate use. In cardiac tissues, these agents may produce positive chronotropic and inotropic effects via stimulation of beta-1 adrenergic receptors. Cardiac output, oxygen consumption, and the work of the heart may be increased. In the peripheral vasculature, vasoconstriction may occur via stimulation of alpha-1 adrenergic receptors. The use of topical sympathomimetic agents has rarely been associated with palpitations, tachycardia, arrhythmia, hypertension, reflex bradycardia, and coronary occlusion. Therapy with topical sympathomimetic agents should be administered cautiously in patients with sensitivity to sympathomimetic amines, hyperthyroidism, or underlying cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disorders, especially coronary insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmia, or hypertension.
Topical sympathomimetics (applies to Preparation H Cooling Gel) BPH
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Prostate Tumor
Topically applied sympathomimetic agents are systemically absorbed, with the potential for producing clinically significant systemic effects, particularly during prolonged or indiscriminate use. In patients with prostate enlargement, urinary difficulty may develop or worsen due to smooth muscle contraction in the bladder neck via stimulation of alpha-1 adrenergic receptors. Therapy with topical sympathomimetic agents should be administered cautiously in patients with hypertrophy or neoplasm of the prostate. It is important that the recommended dosages of the individual products not be exceeded.
Topical sympathomimetics (applies to Preparation H Cooling Gel) diabetes
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Diabetes Mellitus
Topically applied sympathomimetic agents are systemically absorbed, particularly during prolonged or indiscriminate use. Slight increases in blood glucose concentrations may occur with the use of these drugs. Therapy with topical sympathomimetic agents should be administered cautiously in patients with diabetes mellitus. Closer monitoring of blood glucose concentrations may be appropriate. It is important that the recommended dosages of the individual products not be exceeded.
Preparation H Cooling Gel drug interactions
There are 45 drug interactions with Preparation H Cooling Gel (phenylephrine topical).
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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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