Drug interactions
Baclofen + Loxapine inhaled
Severity: Moderate
Baclofen and Loxapine inhaled: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Inhaled loxapine can cause sedation and, in some patients, bronchospasm, and baclofen adds CNS depression. Together they may increase drowsiness and impair alertness for several hours after the loxapine dose.
What this interaction means in plain words
Baclofen and Loxapine inhaled 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 from dopamine and serotonin antagonism with sedation (loxapine) and GABA-B agonism (baclofen).
What to do
Monitor for excessive sedation after each loxapine dose, as inhaled loxapine is given under supervision in a monitored setting. Consider a lower baclofen dose if sedation is excessive.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Baclofen with Loxapine inhaled?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Baclofen and Loxapine inhaled 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. Inhaled loxapine can cause sedation and, in some patients, bronchospasm, and baclofen adds CNS depression. Together they may increase drowsiness and impair alertness for several hours after the loxapine dose.
How serious is the interaction between Baclofen and Loxapine inhaled?
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 excessive sedation after each loxapine dose, as inhaled loxapine is given under supervision in a monitored setting. Consider a lower baclofen dose if sedation is excessive.
What other medicines interact with Baclofen?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Baclofen with, for example, Alfentanil, Amobarbital, Belladonna and opium. The full list is on the Baclofen page.
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