Drug interactions
Albuterol + Perphenazine
Severity: Minor
Albuterol and Perphenazine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Beta-agonists such as albuterol can cause tachycardia, tremor and QT prolongation at higher doses, and perphenazine can also affect the QT interval. The combination may modestly increase arrhythmia risk, particularly with hypokalaemia.
What this interaction means in plain words
Albuterol and Perphenazine 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 effects on cardiac repolarisation and heart rate; albuterol also lowers serum potassium.
What to do
Monitor heart rate and rhythm and check potassium if high or frequent albuterol doses are used. Use usual doses.
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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Other interactions of Perphenazine
- Ibutilide + Perphenazine Contraindicated
- Perphenazine + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Perphenazine + Thioridazine Contraindicated
- Adagrasib + Perphenazine Major
- Alfentanil + Perphenazine Major
- Amiodarone + Perphenazine Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Albuterol with Perphenazine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Albuterol and Perphenazine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Beta-agonists such as albuterol can cause tachycardia, tremor and QT prolongation at higher doses, and perphenazine can also affect the QT interval. The combination may modestly increase arrhythmia risk, particularly with hypokalaemia.
How serious is the interaction between Albuterol and Perphenazine?
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 rhythm and check potassium if high or frequent albuterol doses are used. Use usual doses.
What other medicines interact with Perphenazine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Perphenazine with, for example, Ibutilide, Pimozide, Thioridazine. The full list is on the Perphenazine page.
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