Drug interactions
Propylhexedrine + Trimipramine
Severity: Moderate
Propylhexedrine and Trimipramine: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Propylhexedrine is an inhaled sympathomimetic decongestant, and tricyclics may alter its effects and add to cardiovascular stimulation. Systemic absorption with normal use is limited, so the risk is mostly with excess use.
What this interaction means in plain words
Propylhexedrine and Trimipramine 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.
Propylhexedrine belongs to Respiratory; Trimipramine belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Tricyclic inhibition of norepinephrine reuptake alters sympathomimetic responses with additive adrenergic effects.
What to do
Use only as directed and avoid overuse; monitor blood pressure and heart rate if symptoms occur. Choose a non-sympathomimetic decongestant when possible.
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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Other interactions of Trimipramine
- Disopyramide + Trimipramine Contraindicated
- Dofetilide + Trimipramine Contraindicated
- Ibutilide + Trimipramine Contraindicated
- Isocarboxazid + Trimipramine Contraindicated
- Pentamidine + Trimipramine Contraindicated
- Phenelzine + Trimipramine Contraindicated
Other interactions of Propylhexedrine
- Isocarboxazid + Propylhexedrine Contraindicated
- Phenelzine + Propylhexedrine Contraindicated
- Linezolid + Propylhexedrine Major
- Propylhexedrine + Selegiline Major
- Propylhexedrine + Tranylcypromine Major
- Adrenaline-articaine + Propylhexedrine Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Propylhexedrine with Trimipramine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Propylhexedrine and Trimipramine 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. Propylhexedrine is an inhaled sympathomimetic decongestant, and tricyclics may alter its effects and add to cardiovascular stimulation. Systemic absorption with normal use is limited, so the risk is mostly with excess use.
How serious is the interaction between Propylhexedrine and Trimipramine?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Use only as directed and avoid overuse; monitor blood pressure and heart rate if symptoms occur. Choose a non-sympathomimetic decongestant when possible.
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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