Drug interactions
Azelastine-fluticasone + Ziconotide
Severity: Moderate
Azelastine-fluticasone and Ziconotide: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Ziconotide given intrathecally commonly causes dizziness, confusion and reduced alertness. Absorbed azelastine from the nasal spray may add to sedation, though systemic exposure is modest.
What this interaction means in plain words
Azelastine-fluticasone and Ziconotide 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.
Azelastine-fluticasone belongs to Respiratory; Ziconotide belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive central nervous system depression from H1 antihistamine activity and ziconotide's N-type calcium channel blockade.
What to do
Monitor for excess sedation, confusion and cognitive impairment, particularly after ziconotide dose titration. Consider a non-sedating nasal alternative if symptoms occur.
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 Azelastine-fluticasone
- Azelastine-fluticasone + Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates Major
- Azelastine-fluticasone + Sodium oxybate Major
- Alfentanil + Azelastine-fluticasone Moderate
- Alprazolam + Azelastine-fluticasone Moderate
- Amitriptyline + Azelastine-fluticasone Moderate
- Amobarbital + Azelastine-fluticasone Moderate
Other interactions of Ziconotide
- Clozapine + Ziconotide Major
- Alprazolam + Ziconotide Moderate
- Amitriptyline + Ziconotide Moderate
- Amobarbital + Ziconotide Moderate
- Aripiprazole + Ziconotide Moderate
- Armodafinil + Ziconotide Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Azelastine-fluticasone with Ziconotide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Azelastine-fluticasone and Ziconotide 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. Ziconotide given intrathecally commonly causes dizziness, confusion and reduced alertness. Absorbed azelastine from the nasal spray may add to sedation, though systemic exposure is modest.
How serious is the interaction between Azelastine-fluticasone and Ziconotide?
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 for excess sedation, confusion and cognitive impairment, particularly after ziconotide dose titration. Consider a non-sedating nasal alternative if symptoms occur.
What other medicines interact with Azelastine-fluticasone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Azelastine-fluticasone with, for example, Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates, Sodium oxybate, Alfentanil. The full list is on the Azelastine-fluticasone page.
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