Ritalin and Maxipime drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Ritalin (methylphenidate hydrochloride) and Maxipime (cefepime hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include agranulocytosis among females and drug ineffective among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Ritalin and Maxipime. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 23 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Ritalin?
Ritalin has active ingredients of methylphenidate hydrochloride. It is often used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 29,427 Ritalin users. Check the latest studies of Ritalin.
What is Maxipime?
Maxipime has active ingredients of cefepime hydrochloride. eHealthMe is studying from 4,279 Maxipime users. Check the latest studies of Maxipime.
23 people who take Ritalin and Maxipime together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Ritalin and Maxipime, by gender? *:
female:
- Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection)
- Depressive symptom
- Device failure
- Device related infection
- Gastrointestinal haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract)
- Gingival oedema (swelling of gums)
- Haematochezia (passage of stools containing blood)
- Hypercoagulation (increased tendency for clotting of the blood)
- Ileus paralytic (obstruction of the intestine due to paralysis of the intestinal muscles)
- Impaired healing
male:
- Drug ineffective
What are the common drug interactions of Ritalin and Maxipime, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
- Respiratory failure (inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system)
- Vomiting
- Aphasia (damage to the parts of the brain that control language)
- Cardiac failure congestive
- Cardiomyopathy (weakening of the heart muscle)
- Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
- Ill-defined disorder
- Loss of consciousness
- Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
- Memory impairment
60+:
- Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection)
- Anaemia (lack of blood)
- Device failure
- Device related infection
- Gastrointestinal haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract)
- Gingival oedema (swelling of gums)
- Haematochezia (passage of stools containing blood)
- Hypercoagulation (increased tendency for clotting of the blood)
- Ileus paralytic (obstruction of the intestine due to paralysis of the intestinal muscles)
- Impaired healing
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 18 people, 78.26%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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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 zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Coskun M, Adak I, "Excessive and frequent menstrual bleeding with methylphenidate in an adolescent girl with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2017 Oct .
- Yektas ?, Samurcu ND, Tufan AE, "Loss of Eyebrows (Madarosis) After Use of Long-Acting Methylphenidate: Case Report", Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2017 Aug .
- Ersoy MA, Ersoy HT, "Manic symptoms associated with isotretinoin and methylphenidate combination: a case report", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Sep .
- Coskun M, Adak I, Akaltun I, "Bilateral gynecomastia in a preadolescent boy while under treatment with methylphenidate and paroxetine", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2014 Aug .
- Adak, I., & Coskun, M. , "Symptomatic cholelithiasis associated with combined use of methylphenidate and fluoxetine in an otherwise healthy adolescent girl", Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Jan .
- Coskun, M., & Adak, I. , "Excessive and frequent menstrual bleeding with methylphenidate in an adolescent girl with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2014 Jan .
- Yalcin O, Aslan AA, Sari BA, Turkbay T, "Possible methylphenidate related hoarseness and disturbances of voice quality: two pediatric cases", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2012 Sep .
- Lufi D, Bucherman M, Akita M, Cohen R, Sibani C, "The effect of methylphenidate on speech patterns of children with attention deficit disorder", Journal of Behavioral Health, 2012 Jan .
- Coskun M, Adak I, "Excessive and frequent menstrual bleeding with methylphenidate in an adolescent girl with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2017 Oct .
- Yektas ?, Samurcu ND, Tufan AE, "Loss of Eyebrows (Madarosis) After Use of Long-Acting Methylphenidate: Case Report", Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2017 Aug .
- Ersoy MA, Ersoy HT, "Manic symptoms associated with isotretinoin and methylphenidate combination: a case report", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Sep .
- Coskun M, Adak I, Akaltun I, "Bilateral gynecomastia in a preadolescent boy while under treatment with methylphenidate and paroxetine", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2014 Aug .
- Adak, I., & Coskun, M. , "Symptomatic cholelithiasis associated with combined use of methylphenidate and fluoxetine in an otherwise healthy adolescent girl", Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Jan .
- Coskun, M., & Adak, I. , "Excessive and frequent menstrual bleeding with methylphenidate in an adolescent girl with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2014 Jan .
- Yalcin O, Aslan AA, Sari BA, Turkbay T, "Possible methylphenidate related hoarseness and disturbances of voice quality: two pediatric cases", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2012 Sep .
- Lufi D, Bucherman M, Akita M, Cohen R, Sibani C, "The effect of methylphenidate on speech patterns of children with attention deficit disorder", Journal of Behavioral Health, 2012 Jan .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on methylphenidate hydrochloride and cefepime hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Ritalin and Maxipime, respectively), and Ritalin and Maxipime (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?
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