Drug interactions
OnabotulinumtoxinA + Trihexyphenidyl
Severity: Moderate
OnabotulinumtoxinA and Trihexyphenidyl: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Botulinum toxin inhibits acetylcholine release, and a systemic anticholinergic such as trihexyphenidyl may add to cholinergic blockade. In theory this could increase muscle weakness or systemic anticholinergic symptoms.
What this interaction means in plain words
OnabotulinumtoxinA and Trihexyphenidyl can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
OnabotulinumtoxinA belongs to Musculoskeletal; Trihexyphenidyl belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive cholinergic blockade, presynaptic from the toxin and postsynaptic muscarinic from trihexyphenidyl.
What to do
Monitor for excessive weakness, dysphagia, respiratory difficulty and anticholinergic effects after treatment. Use the lowest effective doses.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take OnabotulinumtoxinA with Trihexyphenidyl?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. OnabotulinumtoxinA and Trihexyphenidyl can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Botulinum toxin inhibits acetylcholine release, and a systemic anticholinergic such as trihexyphenidyl may add to cholinergic blockade. In theory this could increase muscle weakness or systemic anticholinergic symptoms.
How serious is the interaction between OnabotulinumtoxinA and Trihexyphenidyl?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor for excessive weakness, dysphagia, respiratory difficulty and anticholinergic effects after treatment. Use the lowest effective doses.
What other medicines interact with Trihexyphenidyl?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Trihexyphenidyl with, for example, Orphenadrin, Oxybutynin, Scopolamine. The full list is on the Trihexyphenidyl page.
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