Drug interactions
Nabilone + Salmeterol
Severity: Minor
Nabilone and Salmeterol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Nabilone, a synthetic cannabinoid, can cause tachycardia and orthostatic hypotension, and salmeterol can also raise heart rate. Together they may produce additive tachycardia or palpitations in some patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Nabilone and Salmeterol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Nabilone belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract; Salmeterol belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Possible additive heart rate increase through separate pharmacodynamic effects.
What to do
Monitor heart rate and symptoms of palpitations in patients with cardiac disease.
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 Nabilone with Salmeterol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Nabilone and Salmeterol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Nabilone, a synthetic cannabinoid, can cause tachycardia and orthostatic hypotension, and salmeterol can also raise heart rate. Together they may produce additive tachycardia or palpitations in some patients.
How serious is the interaction between Nabilone and Salmeterol?
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 heart rate and symptoms of palpitations in patients with cardiac disease.
What other medicines interact with Salmeterol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Salmeterol with, for example, Ritonavir, Saquinavir, Amitriptyline. The full list is on the Salmeterol page.
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