Drug interactions
Indacaterol inhaled + Risperidone
Severity: Minor
Indacaterol inhaled and Risperidone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Indacaterol can prolong the QT interval and cause hypokalemia, and this may add to the QT effect of risperidone. The clinical risk is usually small at standard inhaled doses but may matter in patients with cardiac risk factors.
What this interaction means in plain words
Indacaterol inhaled and Risperidone 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 QT prolongation, with beta-2 agonist-induced hypokalemia as a possible contributor.
What to do
Check ECG and potassium in patients with other QT risk factors. No routine change is needed in low-risk 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 Indacaterol inhaled with Risperidone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Indacaterol inhaled and Risperidone 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 can prolong the QT interval and cause hypokalemia, and this may add to the QT effect of risperidone. The clinical risk is usually small at standard inhaled doses but may matter in patients with cardiac risk factors.
How serious is the interaction between Indacaterol inhaled and Risperidone?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Check ECG and potassium in patients with other QT risk factors. No routine change is needed in low-risk patients.
What other medicines interact with Risperidone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Risperidone with, for example, Ibutilide, Vandetanib, Adagrasib. The full list is on the Risperidone page.
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