Drug interactions
Donepezil transdermal + Umeclidinium-vilanterol
Severity: Moderate
Donepezil transdermal and Umeclidinium-vilanterol: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Donepezil, a cholinesterase inhibitor, opposes the effects of the antimuscarinic umeclidinium. It may also increase bronchial secretions and bronchoconstriction, which can reduce bronchodilator benefit in COPD or asthma.
What this interaction means in plain words
Donepezil transdermal and Umeclidinium-vilanterol 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.
Why it happens
Pharmacodynamic antagonism between cholinesterase inhibition and muscarinic receptor blockade.
What to do
Monitor respiratory symptoms and bronchodilator response. Adjust the respiratory regimen if control worsens.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Donepezil transdermal with Umeclidinium-vilanterol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Donepezil transdermal and Umeclidinium-vilanterol 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. Donepezil, a cholinesterase inhibitor, opposes the effects of the antimuscarinic umeclidinium. It may also increase bronchial secretions and bronchoconstriction, which can reduce bronchodilator benefit in COPD or asthma.
How serious is the interaction between Donepezil transdermal and Umeclidinium-vilanterol?
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 respiratory symptoms and bronchodilator response. Adjust the respiratory regimen if control worsens.
What other medicines interact with Umeclidinium-vilanterol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Umeclidinium-vilanterol with, for example, Aclidinium, Amiodarone, Amitriptyline. The full list is on the Umeclidinium-vilanterol page.
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