Drug interactions
Desflurane + Olopatadine intranasal
Severity: Minor
Desflurane and Olopatadine intranasal: minor interaction.
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Summary
Olopatadine nasal spray can cause somnolence, and general anesthetics add CNS depression. Systemic exposure from the nasal spray is modest, so the practical effect is small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Desflurane and Olopatadine intranasal 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
Additive CNS depression from sedating antihistamine effect and anesthetic action.
What to do
No change is usually needed for planned anesthesia. Monitor for prolonged postoperative drowsiness and counsel against driving until recovery.
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 Desflurane with Olopatadine intranasal?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Desflurane and Olopatadine intranasal have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Olopatadine nasal spray can cause somnolence, and general anesthetics add CNS depression. Systemic exposure from the nasal spray is modest, so the practical effect is small.
How serious is the interaction between Desflurane and Olopatadine intranasal?
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 change is usually needed for planned anesthesia. Monitor for prolonged postoperative drowsiness and counsel against driving until recovery.
What other medicines interact with Desflurane?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Desflurane with, for example, Amisulpride, Anagrelide, Arsenic trioxide. The full list is on the Desflurane page.
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