Drug interactions
Brimonidine + Triprolidine
Severity: Minor
Brimonidine and Triprolidine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Brimonidine can cause drowsiness through systemic absorption, particularly in children, and triprolidine may add to this. The effect is generally modest with ophthalmic use.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brimonidine and Triprolidine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Brimonidine belongs to Miscellaneous; Triprolidine belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depression from alpha-2 agonism and H1 antagonism.
What to do
Advise patients about possible drowsiness; take particular care in young children using brimonidine drops.
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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Other interactions of Triprolidine
Other interactions of Brimonidine
- Brimonidine + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Linezolid Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Rasagiline Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Selegiline Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Brimonidine with Triprolidine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Brimonidine and Triprolidine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Brimonidine can cause drowsiness through systemic absorption, particularly in children, and triprolidine may add to this. The effect is generally modest with ophthalmic use.
How serious is the interaction between Brimonidine and Triprolidine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise patients about possible drowsiness; take particular care in young children using brimonidine drops.
What other medicines interact with Triprolidine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Triprolidine with, for example, Belladonna and opium, Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen, Brexanolone. The full list is on the Triprolidine page.
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