Drug interactions
Brompheniramine + Hyaluronidase
Severity: Minor
Brompheniramine and Hyaluronidase: minor interaction.
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Summary
Antihistamines given at high systemic doses are reported to make tissues somewhat resistant to hyaluronidase, reducing its spreading effect. A larger hyaluronidase dose may be needed to get the same dispersion.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brompheniramine and Hyaluronidase 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 belongs to Respiratory; Hyaluronidase belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Proposed antihistamine-related tissue resistance to hyaluronidase; mechanism not well established.
What to do
Assess dispersion response and increase the hyaluronidase dose if the effect is inadequate. No action is needed with usual antihistamine doses.
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 Hyaluronidase?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Brompheniramine and Hyaluronidase have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Antihistamines given at high systemic doses are reported to make tissues somewhat resistant to hyaluronidase, reducing its spreading effect. A larger hyaluronidase dose may be needed to get the same dispersion.
How serious is the interaction between Brompheniramine and Hyaluronidase?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Assess dispersion response and increase the hyaluronidase dose if the effect is inadequate. No action is needed with usual antihistamine doses.
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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