Drug interactions
Brompheniramine + Incobotulinumtoxina
Severity: Minor
Brompheniramine and Incobotulinumtoxina: minor interaction.
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Summary
Drugs with anticholinergic activity may enhance the effects of botulinum toxin. This could in theory increase neuromuscular weakness or systemic anticholinergic effects, though the clinical risk with a single oral antihistamine is likely small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brompheniramine and Incobotulinumtoxina 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
Anticholinergic activity may add to the cholinergic blockade at the neuromuscular junction caused by the toxin.
What to do
Monitor for excessive weakness, swallowing or breathing problems after injection, and for systemic anticholinergic symptoms. Consider avoiding anticholinergic antihistamines around the injection in patients at risk.
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 Incobotulinumtoxina?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Brompheniramine and Incobotulinumtoxina have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Drugs with anticholinergic activity may enhance the effects of botulinum toxin. This could in theory increase neuromuscular weakness or systemic anticholinergic effects, though the clinical risk with a single oral antihistamine is likely small.
How serious is the interaction between Brompheniramine and Incobotulinumtoxina?
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 excessive weakness, swallowing or breathing problems after injection, and for systemic anticholinergic symptoms. Consider avoiding anticholinergic antihistamines around the injection in patients at risk.
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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