Drug interactions
Alprazolam + Olopatadine intranasal
Severity: Moderate
Alprazolam and Olopatadine intranasal: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Intranasal olopatadine can cause somnolence, and combining it with alprazolam may add to CNS depression and psychomotor impairment. Systemic exposure is low, so the effect is usually modest.
What this interaction means in plain words
Alprazolam and Olopatadine intranasal can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depressant effects of an antihistamine with a benzodiazepine.
What to do
Counsel patients to avoid driving or hazardous activities until the response is known. Consider a non-sedating alternative if drowsiness occurs.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Other interactions of Alprazolam
- Alprazolam + Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates Contraindicated
- Alprazolam + Itraconazole Contraindicated
- Alprazolam + Ketoconazole Contraindicated
- Alprazolam + Levoketoconazole Contraindicated
- Alprazolam + Sodium oxybate Contraindicated
- Alfentanil + Alprazolam Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Alprazolam with Olopatadine intranasal?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Alprazolam and Olopatadine intranasal can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Intranasal olopatadine can cause somnolence, and combining it with alprazolam may add to CNS depression and psychomotor impairment. Systemic exposure is low, so the effect is usually modest.
How serious is the interaction between Alprazolam and Olopatadine intranasal?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Counsel patients to avoid driving or hazardous activities until the response is known. Consider a non-sedating alternative if drowsiness occurs.
What other medicines interact with Alprazolam?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Alprazolam with, for example, Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates, Itraconazole, Ketoconazole. The full list is on the Alprazolam page.
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