Drug interactions
Ciprofloxacin + Salbutamol
Severity: Minor
Ciprofloxacin and Salbutamol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Ciprofloxacin has a small QT-prolonging effect, and salbutamol may add to arrhythmia risk through tachycardia and hypokalemia. Clinically significant events are uncommon and occur mainly in patients with other risk factors.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ciprofloxacin and 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; Salbutamol belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Possible additive QT effects, with beta-2 agonist-induced hypokalemia as a contributor.
What to do
No routine action; check potassium and ECG if other QT risk factors are present or high-dose salbutamol is used.
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 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 Salbutamol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ciprofloxacin and 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 has a small QT-prolonging effect, and salbutamol may add to arrhythmia risk through tachycardia and hypokalemia. Clinically significant events are uncommon and occur mainly in patients with other risk factors.
How serious is the interaction between Ciprofloxacin and 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; check potassium and ECG if other QT risk factors are present or high-dose salbutamol is used.
What other medicines interact with Salbutamol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Salbutamol with, for example, Arsenic trioxide, Carvedilol, Droperidol. The full list is on the Salbutamol page.
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