Catherine asked
Can I take my Symbicort pump with Zantac 150 mg and Tylenol?
Answer
Symbicort (budesonide/formoterol) is a combination Beta2-agonist/Corticosteriod that is used to treat asthma and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Zantac (ranitidine) is an acid reducer used to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and for treatment/prevention of heartburn.
Tylenol (acetaminophen) is an analgesic used to treat pain and fever.
No drug interactions exist between Symbicort, Zantac, and Tylenol and they may be taken concomitantly.
Common drug interactions with Symbicort include but are not limited to:
- Beta blockers
- Thiazide diuretics
- Loop diuretics
- Proleukin (aldesleukin)
- Acthrel (corticorelin)
Common drug interactions with Zantac include but are not limited to:
- Ceftin (cefuroxime)
- Sprycel (dasatinib)
- Actonel (risendronate)
- RItalin (methylphenidate)
- Chantix (varenicline)
- Coumadin (warfarin)
- Wellbutrin (bupropion)
Common drug interactions with Tylenol include but are not limited to:
- Probenacid
- Isoniazid
- Sprycel (dasatinib)
- Prilocaine
- Gleevec (imatinib)
Even if an interaction does not exist between two or more medications there may be other factors in your medical history that would make taking a certain medication or combination of medications sub-optimal or dangerous. Because of this, you should always let your doctor and/or pharmacist know any medications or supplements you are taking or are planning on taking.
