Drug interactions between Akineton HCl and Marinol
Results for the following 2 drugs: |
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| Akineton HCl (biperiden) | |
| Marinol (dronabinol) | |
Interactions between your selected drugs
dronabinol ⇔ biperiden
Applies to: Marinol (dronabinol) and Akineton HCl (biperiden)
MONITOR: Central anticholinergic agents may have additive central nervous system (CNS) effects with cannabinoids, barbiturates, opiates, and alcohol. These agents individually can cause cognitive and psychomotor impairment, drowsiness, and dizziness, thus concomitant use may result in more potent effects. In addition, the potential for abuse may be increased when central anticholinergic agents are combined with these drugs.
MANAGEMENT: Patients taking central anticholinergic agents in combination with other CNS depressants should be monitored for potentially excessive or prolonged CNS depression, especially if they are elderly or debilitated. Ambulatory patients should be made aware of the possibility of additive CNS effects (e.g., drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, confusion) and counseled to avoid activities requiring mental alertness until they know how these agents affect them. Patients should also be advised to notify their physician if they experience excessive or prolonged CNS effects that interfere with their normal activities.
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