Egrifta and Benzonatate drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Egrifta (tesamorelin acetate) and Benzonatate (benzonatate). Common drug interactions include osteopenia among females and anxiety among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Egrifta and Benzonatate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Egrifta?
Egrifta has active ingredients of tesamorelin acetate. eHealthMe is studying from 3,443 Egrifta users. Check the latest studies of Egrifta.
What is Benzonatate?
Benzonatate has active ingredients of benzonatate. It is often used in cough. eHealthMe is studying from 17,274 Benzonatate users. Check the latest studies of Benzonatate.
12 people who take Egrifta and Benzonatate together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Egrifta and Benzonatate, by gender? *:
female:
- Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal)
- Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
- Anxiety
- Bone density decreased
- Dysstasia (difficulty in standing)
- Emotional distress
- Foot fracture
- Gait disturbance
- Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
- Pain
male:
- Anxiety
- Pain
- Decreased activity
- Depression
- Hand fracture
- Multiple fractures
- Osteomalacia (softening of the bones due to a lack of vitamin d)
- Osteonecrosis (death of bone)
- Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal)
- Osteoporotic fracture (fracture due to weak bone)
What are the common drug interactions of Egrifta and Benzonatate, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
- Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
- Ankle fracture
- Anxiety
- Bone density decreased
- Bone loss
- Chronic kidney disease
- Depression
- Emotional distress
- Multiple fractures
- Osteomalacia (softening of the bones due to a lack of vitamin d)
40-49:
- Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal)
- Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
- Anxiety
- Bone density decreased
- Dysstasia (difficulty in standing)
- Emotional distress
- Foot fracture
- Gait disturbance
- Multiple fractures
- Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
50-59:
- Anxiety
- Pain
- Dysstasia (difficulty in standing)
- Foot fracture
- Gait disturbance
- Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal)
- Renal tubular necrosis (death of kidney tubules)
- Rib fracture
- Emotional distress
- Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
60+:
n/a
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Hiv Infection: 9 people, 75.00%
- Lipodystrophy Acquired (a regional loss of subcutaneous adipose tissue which usually starts in the face, extends downward acquired): 4 people, 33.33%
- Sinus Disorder (disease of sinus): 2 people, 16.67%
- Heart Attack: 2 people, 16.67%
- Appetite Disorder (abnormal eating habits): 2 people, 16.67%
- Asthma: 2 people, 16.67%
- Bone Density Decreased: 2 people, 16.67%
- Diarrhea: 2 people, 16.67%
- Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 2 people, 16.67%
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 16.67%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Effectiveness of, side effects of, and alternative drugs to the 2 drugs:
- Egrifta (3,443 reports)
- Benzonatate (17,274 reports)
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Egrifta and drugs from A to Z:
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on tesamorelin acetate and benzonatate (the active ingredients of Egrifta and Benzonatate, respectively), and Egrifta and Benzonatate (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
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