Drug interactions
Arformoterol + Atomoxetine
Severity: Moderate
Arformoterol and Atomoxetine: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Arformoterol, a long-acting beta-agonist, may cause tachycardia, hypokalemia and QT prolongation, while atomoxetine raises heart rate and blood pressure. Combined cardiovascular effects are possible, though less likely with inhaled dosing.
What this interaction means in plain words
Arformoterol and Atomoxetine 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.
Arformoterol belongs to Respiratory; Atomoxetine belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive sympathomimetic cardiovascular effects and potential QT prolongation.
What to do
Monitor heart rate, blood pressure and potassium in patients with cardiovascular disease. Report palpitations or syncope.
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 Atomoxetine
- Atomoxetine + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Atomoxetine + Linezolid Contraindicated
- Atomoxetine + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Atomoxetine + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Atomoxetine + Rasagiline Contraindicated
- Atomoxetine + Selegiline Contraindicated
Other interactions of Arformoterol
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Arformoterol with Atomoxetine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Arformoterol and Atomoxetine 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. Arformoterol, a long-acting beta-agonist, may cause tachycardia, hypokalemia and QT prolongation, while atomoxetine raises heart rate and blood pressure. Combined cardiovascular effects are possible, though less likely with inhaled dosing.
How serious is the interaction between Arformoterol and Atomoxetine?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor heart rate, blood pressure and potassium in patients with cardiovascular disease. Report palpitations or syncope.
What other medicines interact with Atomoxetine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Atomoxetine with, for example, Isocarboxazid, Linezolid, Phenelzine. The full list is on the Atomoxetine page.
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