Drug interactions
Moxonidine + Orphenadrin
Severity: Minor
Moxonidine and Orphenadrin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Moxonidine, a centrally acting antihypertensive, can cause drowsiness and dry mouth, as does orphenadrine. Together they may increase sedation and anticholinergic symptoms.
What this interaction means in plain words
Moxonidine and Orphenadrin 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 central sedative and anticholinergic-type adverse effects.
What to do
Counsel patients about additive drowsiness and monitor for dizziness or hypotension when starting the combination.
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 Moxonidine with Orphenadrin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Moxonidine and Orphenadrin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Moxonidine, a centrally acting antihypertensive, can cause drowsiness and dry mouth, as does orphenadrine. Together they may increase sedation and anticholinergic symptoms.
How serious is the interaction between Moxonidine and Orphenadrin?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Counsel patients about additive drowsiness and monitor for dizziness or hypotension when starting the combination.
What other medicines interact with Orphenadrin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Orphenadrin with, for example, Alfentanil, Amobarbital, Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen. The full list is on the Orphenadrin page.
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