Drug interactions
Chlorpheniramine + Rimabotulinumtoxinb
Severity: Minor
Chlorpheniramine and Rimabotulinumtoxinb: minor interaction.
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Summary
Anticholinergic drugs may potentiate botulinum toxin effects. This could increase neuromuscular weakness and systemic anticholinergic effects, although the risk with local injection is low.
What this interaction means in plain words
Chlorpheniramine and Rimabotulinumtoxinb have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Chlorpheniramine belongs to Respiratory; Rimabotulinumtoxinb belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Theoretical additive anticholinergic and neuromuscular-blocking effects.
What to do
Monitor for excessive muscle weakness, dysphagia or dry mouth after injection. No routine dose change is needed.
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 Chlorpheniramine
Other interactions of Rimabotulinumtoxinb
- Amikacin + Rimabotulinumtoxinb Moderate
- Amitriptyline + Rimabotulinumtoxinb Moderate
- Atracurium + Rimabotulinumtoxinb Moderate
- Atropine + Rimabotulinumtoxinb Moderate
- Baclofen + Rimabotulinumtoxinb Moderate
- Benztropine + Rimabotulinumtoxinb Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Chlorpheniramine with Rimabotulinumtoxinb?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Chlorpheniramine and Rimabotulinumtoxinb have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Anticholinergic drugs may potentiate botulinum toxin effects. This could increase neuromuscular weakness and systemic anticholinergic effects, although the risk with local injection is low.
How serious is the interaction between Chlorpheniramine and Rimabotulinumtoxinb?
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 muscle weakness, dysphagia or dry mouth after injection. No routine dose change is needed.
What other medicines interact with Chlorpheniramine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Chlorpheniramine with, for example, Belladonna and opium, Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen, Brexanolone. The full list is on the Chlorpheniramine page.
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