Drug interactions
Amisulpride + Formoterol-mometasone
Severity: Major
Amisulpride and Formoterol-mometasone: major interaction.
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Summary
Amisulpride causes dose-related QT prolongation. Formoterol may increase arrhythmia risk through hypokalemia and tachycardia.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amisulpride and Formoterol-mometasone can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Amisulpride belongs to Central Nervous System; Formoterol-mometasone belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Additive QT prolongation with beta-2 agonist induced hypokalemia.
What to do
Obtain ECG and correct electrolytes; monitor QTc during coadministration or choose an alternative.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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Other interactions of Formoterol-mometasone
Other interactions of Amisulpride
- Amiodarone + Amisulpride Contraindicated
- Amisulpride + Arsenic trioxide Contraindicated
- Amisulpride + Disopyramide Contraindicated
- Amisulpride + Dofetilide Contraindicated
- Amisulpride + Droperidol Contraindicated
- Amisulpride + Ibutilide Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amisulpride with Formoterol-mometasone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Amisulpride and Formoterol-mometasone can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Amisulpride causes dose-related QT prolongation. Formoterol may increase arrhythmia risk through hypokalemia and tachycardia.
How serious is the interaction between Amisulpride and Formoterol-mometasone?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Obtain ECG and correct electrolytes; monitor QTc during coadministration or choose an alternative.
What other medicines interact with Formoterol-mometasone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Formoterol-mometasone with, for example, Amiodarone, Amoxapine, Arformoterol. The full list is on the Formoterol-mometasone page.
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