Does Cold Eeze Interact With Metoprolol, Digoxin, Xarelto And Flecainide Acetate?

Posted on Mon, 3 Oct 2016

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Question : I am coming down with a cold and usually take Coldeeze (Zincum Gluconicum) which has a warning for Coumadin. Can I use. I have atrial fib and take the following:
I am on Metoprolol SUCC ER tab 25 mg BID with meals
Digioxin tab 250 mcg daily am
Xarelto (rivaroxaban) tab 20 mg. daily with evening meal
Flecainide Acetate 50 mgm tab Take 1 tab BId

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you can! There is no danger in doing so.

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.

I have reviewed your list of medications and there is no risk taking this drug alongside you regular meds. You are right about the list of possible warning regarding coumadins but you are not on any at this time. Xarelto really works slightly different in terms of mechanism from warfarin.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (21 hours later)

Thank you so much. I try hard to avoid drug interactions
Have a great day

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thanks and same to you!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am happy to see you take the lead in avoiding avoidable interactions. Keep up and keep me updated with your evolution.

I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar