Drug interactions
Ciprofloxacin + Ipratropium-salbutamol
Severity: Minor
Ciprofloxacin and Ipratropium-salbutamol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Ciprofloxacin can prolong the QT interval, and salbutamol may add to this effect, especially at high doses or with hypokalemia. The risk is generally low with standard inhaled use but is higher in patients with other QT risk factors.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ciprofloxacin and Ipratropium-salbutamol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Ciprofloxacin belongs to Anti Bacterial; Ipratropium-salbutamol belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Additive QT prolongation, with possible salbutamol-induced hypokalemia.
What to do
No routine action is needed at usual doses. Check ECG and potassium in patients with other QT-prolonging drugs, electrolyte disturbance or heart disease.
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 Ipratropium-salbutamol
Other interactions of Ciprofloxacin
- Agomelatine + Ciprofloxacin Contraindicated
- Ciprofloxacin + Fezolinetant Contraindicated
- Ciprofloxacin + Thioridazine Contraindicated
- Ciprofloxacin + Tizanidine Contraindicated
- Ciprofloxacin + Vandetanib Contraindicated
- Alosetron + Ciprofloxacin Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ciprofloxacin with Ipratropium-salbutamol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ciprofloxacin and Ipratropium-salbutamol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Ciprofloxacin can prolong the QT interval, and salbutamol may add to this effect, especially at high doses or with hypokalemia. The risk is generally low with standard inhaled use but is higher in patients with other QT risk factors.
How serious is the interaction between Ciprofloxacin and Ipratropium-salbutamol?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine action is needed at usual doses. Check ECG and potassium in patients with other QT-prolonging drugs, electrolyte disturbance or heart disease.
What other medicines interact with Ipratropium-salbutamol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ipratropium-salbutamol with, for example, Amisulpride, Arsenic trioxide, Carvedilol. The full list is on the Ipratropium-salbutamol page.
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