Drug interactions
Belladonna alkaloids + Neostigmine
Severity: Minor
Belladonna alkaloids and Neostigmine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Belladonna alkaloids are antimuscarinic and can reduce the muscarinic effects of neostigmine. Neostigmine's benefit in conditions such as myasthenia gravis or urinary retention may be reduced.
What this interaction means in plain words
Belladonna alkaloids and Neostigmine 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
Muscarinic receptor antagonism opposes the effect of cholinesterase inhibition.
What to do
Monitor clinical response to neostigmine and adjust the dose if needed. Avoid concurrent use when the aim is to improve gastrointestinal or bladder motility.
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 Belladonna alkaloids with Neostigmine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Belladonna alkaloids and Neostigmine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Belladonna alkaloids are antimuscarinic and can reduce the muscarinic effects of neostigmine. Neostigmine's benefit in conditions such as myasthenia gravis or urinary retention may be reduced.
How serious is the interaction between Belladonna alkaloids and Neostigmine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor clinical response to neostigmine and adjust the dose if needed. Avoid concurrent use when the aim is to improve gastrointestinal or bladder motility.
What other medicines interact with Neostigmine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Neostigmine with, for example, Huperzine a, Physostigmine, Pyridostigmine. The full list is on the Neostigmine page.
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