Drug interactions
Dexmethylphenidate + Formoterol-mometasone
Severity: Moderate
Dexmethylphenidate and Formoterol-mometasone: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Dexmethylphenidate is a CNS stimulant that raises heart rate and blood pressure, and formoterol can add to these effects as well as cause tremor and palpitations. The combination is usually tolerated but may be problematic in patients with cardiovascular disease.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dexmethylphenidate and Formoterol-mometasone can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Dexmethylphenidate belongs to Central Nervous System; Formoterol-mometasone belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Additive sympathomimetic effects on the cardiovascular system.
What to do
Monitor heart rate, blood pressure and symptoms such as palpitations or tremor, particularly after dose increases.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Other interactions of Formoterol-mometasone
Other interactions of Dexmethylphenidate
- Dexmethylphenidate + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Dexmethylphenidate + Linezolid Contraindicated
- Dexmethylphenidate + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Dexmethylphenidate + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Dexmethylphenidate + Rasagiline Contraindicated
- Dexmethylphenidate + Safinamide Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dexmethylphenidate with Formoterol-mometasone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Dexmethylphenidate and Formoterol-mometasone can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Dexmethylphenidate is a CNS stimulant that raises heart rate and blood pressure, and formoterol can add to these effects as well as cause tremor and palpitations. The combination is usually tolerated but may be problematic in patients with cardiovascular disease.
How serious is the interaction between Dexmethylphenidate and Formoterol-mometasone?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor heart rate, blood pressure and symptoms such as palpitations or tremor, particularly after dose increases.
What other medicines interact with Formoterol-mometasone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Formoterol-mometasone with, for example, Amiodarone, Amisulpride, Amoxapine. The full list is on the Formoterol-mometasone page.
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