Drug interactions
Brompheniramine + Glycopyrronium tosylate
Severity: Minor
Brompheniramine and Glycopyrronium tosylate: minor interaction.
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Summary
Brompheniramine has anticholinergic activity that may add to that of glycopyrronium. Systemic absorption of the topical product is low, but additive effects such as dry mouth, blurred vision or urinary retention can occur.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brompheniramine and Glycopyrronium tosylate 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
Additive antimuscarinic effects.
What to do
Monitor for anticholinergic symptoms such as dry mouth, blurred vision and urinary hesitancy. Reduce or stop one agent if they become troublesome.
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 Brompheniramine with Glycopyrronium tosylate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Brompheniramine and Glycopyrronium tosylate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Brompheniramine has anticholinergic activity that may add to that of glycopyrronium. Systemic absorption of the topical product is low, but additive effects such as dry mouth, blurred vision or urinary retention can occur.
How serious is the interaction between Brompheniramine and Glycopyrronium tosylate?
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 for anticholinergic symptoms such as dry mouth, blurred vision and urinary hesitancy. Reduce or stop one agent if they become troublesome.
What other medicines interact with Brompheniramine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Brompheniramine with, for example, Alfentanil, Belladonna and opium, Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen. The full list is on the Brompheniramine page.
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