Generic Name: Theophylline

Brand Names:
Elixophyllin
Pulmophylline
Theo 24
Theochron
Theoair
Uniphyl
Form: Capsule, Tablet, Solution

Theophylline has Xantine derivatives. Avoid intake of caffeine- rich

food ( tea, coffee, cocoa, and chocolates), this increases the risk of
side-effects caused by theophylline.
Avoid eating charcoal broiled foods daily.

Generic Name: Carbidopa/Levodopa

Brand Names:
Duodopa
Rytary
Sinemet
Sinemet CR
Form: Tablet
Carbidopa/Levodopa
If taking BP medication, may cause postural hypertension dosage
adjustment might be required.
If taking iron supplements, may decrease the effectivity of
Carbidopa/levodopa.
Avoid taking foods high in Pyridoxine (Banana, Egg yolks, Lima
Beans, Meat, Peanuts and Whole grain cereals) and Vitamin B6
supplements, these may reverse the effects of Carbidopa/levodopa
Generic Name: Lorazepam
Brand Name:
Ativan
Form: Tablet, Syrup Solution

Lorazepam may lead to physical and physiological dependence. May

cause central depressive effect if taken with neuroleptics,
antipsychotics, antidepressants, hypnotics, analgesics, anesthetics,
barbiturates and sedative antihistamines. May elderly may require
special supervision.
Lorazepam should not be used together with alcohol, it enhances
sedative effects.
Lorazepam should not be used concurrently with caffeine- it reduces
the effectivity of lorazepam
Lorazepam taken with grapefruit juice, may increase the plasma
concentration of lorazepam possible increase of sedation and
amnesia for older adults and who has diagnosis of liver cirrhosis