Drug interactions
OnabotulinumtoxinA + Trimipramine
Severity: Minor
OnabotulinumtoxinA and Trimipramine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Drugs with anticholinergic activity are thought to potentiate the neuromuscular effects of botulinum toxin. This could lead to excessive weakness or spread of effect, although the interaction is largely theoretical for tricyclics.
What this interaction means in plain words
OnabotulinumtoxinA and Trimipramine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
OnabotulinumtoxinA belongs to Musculoskeletal; Trimipramine belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Theoretical additive impairment of cholinergic neuromuscular transmission.
What to do
Monitor for excessive or distant muscle weakness, swallowing or breathing difficulty after injection. Use the lowest effective toxin dose.
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 OnabotulinumtoxinA with Trimipramine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. OnabotulinumtoxinA and Trimipramine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Drugs with anticholinergic activity are thought to potentiate the neuromuscular effects of botulinum toxin. This could lead to excessive weakness or spread of effect, although the interaction is largely theoretical for tricyclics.
How serious is the interaction between OnabotulinumtoxinA and Trimipramine?
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 for excessive or distant muscle weakness, swallowing or breathing difficulty after injection. Use the lowest effective toxin dose.
What other medicines interact with Trimipramine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Trimipramine with, for example, Disopyramide, Dofetilide, Ibutilide. The full list is on the Trimipramine page.
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