Drug interactions
Indacaterol-glycopyrronium + Levodopa
Severity: Minor
Indacaterol-glycopyrronium and Levodopa: minor interaction.
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Summary
Inhaled glycopyrronium has limited systemic exposure, so the interaction with levodopa is minor. Systemic anticholinergics may delay gastric emptying and reduce levodopa absorption, and can worsen dyskinesia.
What this interaction means in plain words
Indacaterol-glycopyrronium and Levodopa have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Indacaterol-glycopyrronium belongs to Respiratory; Levodopa belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Antimuscarinic slowing of gastric emptying may reduce levodopa absorption, with pharmacodynamic effects on motor symptoms.
What to do
No routine action needed; reassess motor control if parkinsonian symptoms or dyskinesia change after starting.
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 Indacaterol-glycopyrronium
Other interactions of Levodopa
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- Levodopa + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Levodopa + Phenelzine (nonselective MAOI) Contraindicated
- Levodopa + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Levodopa + Tranylcypromine Contraindicated
- Amisulpride + Levodopa Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Indacaterol-glycopyrronium with Levodopa?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Indacaterol-glycopyrronium and Levodopa 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 glycopyrronium has limited systemic exposure, so the interaction with levodopa is minor. Systemic anticholinergics may delay gastric emptying and reduce levodopa absorption, and can worsen dyskinesia.
How serious is the interaction between Indacaterol-glycopyrronium and Levodopa?
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; reassess motor control if parkinsonian symptoms or dyskinesia change after starting.
What other medicines interact with Indacaterol-glycopyrronium?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Indacaterol-glycopyrronium with, for example, Amisulpride, Arformoterol, Arsenic trioxide. The full list is on the Indacaterol-glycopyrronium page.
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