Drug interactions
Fenfluramine + Ipratropium-salbutamol
Severity: Minor
Fenfluramine and Ipratropium-salbutamol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Fenfluramine is a serotonergic agent used for seizures, and it can raise blood pressure and affect the heart. Salbutamol's sympathomimetic effects could add to tachycardia and blood pressure increases. The clinical significance is likely small at inhaled doses.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fenfluramine and Ipratropium-salbutamol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Fenfluramine belongs to Central Nervous System; Ipratropium-salbutamol belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Possible additive sympathomimetic cardiovascular effects; the interaction is not well characterized.
What to do
Monitor heart rate and blood pressure during co-use, and follow the echocardiographic monitoring required for fenfluramine.
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 Ipratropium-salbutamol
Other interactions of Fenfluramine
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- Fenfluramine + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Fenfluramine + Selegiline Contraindicated
- Fenfluramine + Tranylcypromine Contraindicated
- Almotriptan + Fenfluramine Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Fenfluramine with Ipratropium-salbutamol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Fenfluramine and Ipratropium-salbutamol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Fenfluramine is a serotonergic agent used for seizures, and it can raise blood pressure and affect the heart. Salbutamol's sympathomimetic effects could add to tachycardia and blood pressure increases. The clinical significance is likely small at inhaled doses.
How serious is the interaction between Fenfluramine and Ipratropium-salbutamol?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor heart rate and blood pressure during co-use, and follow the echocardiographic monitoring required for fenfluramine.
What other medicines interact with Ipratropium-salbutamol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ipratropium-salbutamol with, for example, Amisulpride, Arsenic trioxide, Carvedilol. The full list is on the Ipratropium-salbutamol page.
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