Drug interactions
Fesoterodine + Glycopyrrolate inhaled
Severity: Minor
Fesoterodine and Glycopyrrolate inhaled: minor interaction.
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Summary
Inhaled glycopyrrolate has low systemic exposure but adds some antimuscarinic load to that of fesoterodine. Additive dry mouth, constipation or urinary retention are possible.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fesoterodine 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 muscarinic receptor antagonism.
What to do
Monitor for urinary retention and other anticholinergic effects, particularly 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 Fesoterodine with Glycopyrrolate inhaled?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Fesoterodine 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 exposure but adds some antimuscarinic load to that of fesoterodine. Additive dry mouth, constipation or urinary retention are possible.
How serious is the interaction between Fesoterodine 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: Monitor for urinary retention and other anticholinergic effects, particularly in older patients.
What other medicines interact with Fesoterodine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Fesoterodine with, for example, Bethanechol, Clozapine, Levoketoconazole. The full list is on the Fesoterodine page.
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