Drug interactions
Amantadine + Glycopyrrolate inhaled
Severity: Minor
Amantadine and Glycopyrrolate inhaled: minor interaction.
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Summary
Inhaled glycopyrrolate has low systemic absorption, so additive anticholinergic effects with amantadine are likely small. Mild dry mouth or urinary symptoms may occur in sensitive patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amantadine and Glycopyrrolate inhaled have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Additive anticholinergic effects; systemic exposure to inhaled glycopyrrolate is low.
What to do
No dose change is usually needed; monitor older patients for urinary retention and constipation.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amantadine with Glycopyrrolate inhaled?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amantadine and Glycopyrrolate inhaled have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Inhaled glycopyrrolate has low systemic absorption, so additive anticholinergic effects with amantadine are likely small. Mild dry mouth or urinary symptoms may occur in sensitive patients.
How serious is the interaction between Amantadine and Glycopyrrolate inhaled?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No dose change is usually needed; monitor older patients for urinary retention and constipation.
What other medicines interact with Amantadine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amantadine with, for example, Ethanol, Memantine-donepezil, Metoclopramide. The full list is on the Amantadine page.
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