Drug interactions
Desflurane + Propylhexedrine
Severity: Minor
Desflurane and Propylhexedrine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Propylhexedrine is an inhaled sympathomimetic decongestant, and desflurane can sensitize the myocardium to catecholamines. Systemic absorption at normal doses is limited, but misuse could cause hypertension or arrhythmias during anesthesia.
What this interaction means in plain words
Desflurane and Propylhexedrine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Desflurane belongs to Central Nervous System; Propylhexedrine belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Additive sympathomimetic effect with anesthetic-related catecholamine sensitization.
What to do
Ask patients about recent or excessive inhaler use before anesthesia. Monitor blood pressure and ECG if heavy use is suspected.
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 Desflurane
Other interactions of Propylhexedrine
- Isocarboxazid + Propylhexedrine Contraindicated
- Phenelzine + Propylhexedrine Contraindicated
- Linezolid + Propylhexedrine Major
- Propylhexedrine + Selegiline Major
- Propylhexedrine + Tranylcypromine Major
- Adrenaline-articaine + Propylhexedrine Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Desflurane with Propylhexedrine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Desflurane and Propylhexedrine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Propylhexedrine is an inhaled sympathomimetic decongestant, and desflurane can sensitize the myocardium to catecholamines. Systemic absorption at normal doses is limited, but misuse could cause hypertension or arrhythmias during anesthesia.
How serious is the interaction between Desflurane and Propylhexedrine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Ask patients about recent or excessive inhaler use before anesthesia. Monitor blood pressure and ECG if heavy use is suspected.
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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