Drug interactions
Glucagon + Umeclidinium
Severity: Minor
Glucagon and Umeclidinium: minor interaction.
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Summary
Inhaled umeclidinium has low systemic exposure, but glucagon's inhibition of gut motility could be additive with anticholinergic effects. Clinically significant effects are unlikely at usual doses.
What this interaction means in plain words
Glucagon and Umeclidinium have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Glucagon belongs to Endocrine; Umeclidinium belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Theoretical additive inhibition of gastrointestinal motility.
What to do
No routine action needed; watch for constipation or abdominal distension if glucagon is given repeatedly.
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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- Tiotropium + Umeclidinium Major
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- Belladonna alkaloids + Umeclidinium Moderate
- Bethanechol + Umeclidinium Moderate
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- Diphenoxylate-atropine + Glucagon Moderate
- Glucagon + Glycopyrronium Moderate
- Glucagon + Hyoscyamine Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Glucagon with Umeclidinium?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Glucagon and Umeclidinium 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 umeclidinium has low systemic exposure, but glucagon's inhibition of gut motility could be additive with anticholinergic effects. Clinically significant effects are unlikely at usual doses.
How serious is the interaction between Glucagon and Umeclidinium?
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 action needed; watch for constipation or abdominal distension if glucagon is given repeatedly.
What other medicines interact with Umeclidinium?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Umeclidinium with, for example, Tiotropium, Aclidinium, Atropine iv /. The full list is on the Umeclidinium page.
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