Drug interactions
Diphenoxylate-atropine + Glycopyrrolate inhaled
Severity: Minor
Diphenoxylate-atropine and Glycopyrrolate inhaled: minor interaction.
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Summary
Inhaled glycopyrrolate has low systemic absorption, though some antimuscarinic effects may add to atropine. Clinically significant interaction is uncommon at usual doses.
What this interaction means in plain words
Diphenoxylate-atropine and Glycopyrrolate inhaled 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 antimuscarinic effects, limited by low systemic exposure of the inhaled drug.
What to do
No routine change needed; watch for dry mouth, urinary retention and constipation, especially in older patients.
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 Diphenoxylate-atropine with Glycopyrrolate inhaled?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Diphenoxylate-atropine and Glycopyrrolate inhaled have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Inhaled glycopyrrolate has low systemic absorption, though some antimuscarinic effects may add to atropine. Clinically significant interaction is uncommon at usual doses.
How serious is the interaction between Diphenoxylate-atropine and Glycopyrrolate inhaled?
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 change needed; watch for dry mouth, urinary retention and constipation, especially in older patients.
What other medicines interact with Diphenoxylate-atropine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Diphenoxylate-atropine with, for example, Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, Tranylcypromine. The full list is on the Diphenoxylate-atropine page.
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