Can you take Bitolterol with Droperidol?

Bitolterol has a moderate potential interaction with Diabetes Mellitus.

Adrenergic bronchodilators may cause increases in blood glucose concentrations. These effects are usually transient and slight, but may be significant with dosages higher than those normally recommended. Large doses of IV albuterol (not commercially available in the U.S.) and terbutaline sulfate have been reported to cause exacerbation of preexisting diabetes mellitus and ketoacidosis. Therapy with adrenergic bronchodilators should be administered cautiously in patients with diabetes mellitus. Closer monitoring of blood glucose concentrations may be appropriate. Systemic adverse effects are minimized, but not abolished, by administration of these agents via oral inhalation.

droPERidol has a major potential interaction with Electrolyte Abnormalities.

Cases of QT prolongation and/or torsade de pointes have been reported in patients receiving droperidol at doses at or below recommended doses. Extreme caution is recommended when using this agent in patients with risk factors for development of prolonged QT syndrome, such as clinically significant bradycardia, any clinically significant cardiac disease, treatment with Class I and Class III antiarrhythmics, treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI's), concomitant treatment with other drug products known to prolong the QT interval, and electrolyte imbalance, in particular hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia, or concomitant treatment with drugs that may cause electrolyte imbalance. It is advisable that all patients undergo a 12-lead ECG prior to administration to determine if a prolonged QT interval (i.e., QTc greater than 440 msec. for males or 450 msec. for females) is present. If there is a prolonged QT interval, droperidol should not be administered.

Bitolterol has a moderate potential interaction with Heart Disease.

Adrenergic bronchodilators can stimulate cardiovascular beta- 1 and beta- 2 receptors, resulting in adverse effects such as tachycardia, palpitation, peripheral vasodilation, blood pressure changes, and ECG changes (e.g., flattening of the T wave; prolongation of the QT interval; ST segment depression). Direct stimulation of cardiac tissues is mediated by beta- 1 receptors and thus less likely to occur with beta-2-selective agents such as albuterol. However, beta-2-selectivity is not absolute and can be lost with larger doses. High dosages of these agents have been associated with precipitation or aggravation of angina, myocardial ischemia, and cardiac arrhythmias. Therapy with adrenergic bronchodilators should be administered cautiously in patients with sensitivity to sympathomimetic amines, hyperthyroidism, and/or underlying cardiovascular disorders such as coronary insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmias, or hypertension. The recommended dosages should not be exceeded.

Bitolterol has a moderate potential interaction with High Blood Pressure.

Adrenergic bronchodilators can stimulate cardiovascular beta- 1 and beta- 2 receptors, resulting in adverse effects such as tachycardia, palpitation, peripheral vasodilation, blood pressure changes, and ECG changes (e.g., flattening of the T wave; prolongation of the QT interval; ST segment depression). Direct stimulation of cardiac tissues is mediated by beta- 1 receptors and thus less likely to occur with beta-2-selective agents such as albuterol. However, beta-2-selectivity is not absolute and can be lost with larger doses. High dosages of these agents have been associated with precipitation or aggravation of angina, myocardial ischemia, and cardiac arrhythmias. Therapy with adrenergic bronchodilators should be administered cautiously in patients with sensitivity to sympathomimetic amines, hyperthyroidism, and/or underlying cardiovascular disorders such as coronary insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmias, or hypertension. The recommended dosages should not be exceeded.

Bitolterol has a moderate potential interaction with Hyperthyroidism.

Adrenergic bronchodilators can stimulate cardiovascular beta- 1 and beta- 2 receptors, resulting in adverse effects such as tachycardia, palpitation, peripheral vasodilation, blood pressure changes, and ECG changes (e.g., flattening of the T wave; prolongation of the QT interval; ST segment depression). Direct stimulation of cardiac tissues is mediated by beta- 1 receptors and thus less likely to occur with beta-2-selective agents such as albuterol. However, beta-2-selectivity is not absolute and can be lost with larger doses. High dosages of these agents have been associated with precipitation or aggravation of angina, myocardial ischemia, and cardiac arrhythmias. Therapy with adrenergic bronchodilators should be administered cautiously in patients with sensitivity to sympathomimetic amines, hyperthyroidism, and/or underlying cardiovascular disorders such as coronary insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmias, or hypertension. The recommended dosages should not be exceeded.

droPERidol has a major potential interaction with Hypokalemia.

Cases of QT prolongation and/or torsade de pointes have been reported in patients receiving droperidol at doses at or below recommended doses. Extreme caution is recommended when using this agent in patients with risk factors for development of prolonged QT syndrome, such as clinically significant bradycardia, any clinically significant cardiac disease, treatment with Class I and Class III antiarrhythmics, treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI's), concomitant treatment with other drug products known to prolong the QT interval, and electrolyte imbalance, in particular hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia, or concomitant treatment with drugs that may cause electrolyte imbalance. It is advisable that all patients undergo a 12-lead ECG prior to administration to determine if a prolonged QT interval (i.e., QTc greater than 440 msec. for males or 450 msec. for females) is present. If there is a prolonged QT interval, droperidol should not be administered.

Bitolterol has a moderate potential interaction with Hypokalemia.

Adrenergic bronchodilators may cause decreases in serum potassium concentrations, primarily when given by nebulization or intravenous administration. Although this effect is usually transient and does not require supplementation, clinically significant hypokalemia may occur in some patients, with the potential to induce cardiovascular adverse effects. The relevance of these observations to oral or oral aerosol/powder for inhalation therapy is unknown. Therapy with adrenergic bronchodilators should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposed to hypokalemia.

droPERidol has a moderate potential interaction with Liver Disease.

Droperidol should be administered with caution in patients with liver and kidney dysfunction because of the importance of these organs in the metabolism and excretion of drugs.

droPERidol has a major potential interaction with Long QT Syndrome.

The use of droperidol is contraindicated in patients with known or suspected QT prolongation (i.e., QTc interval greater than 440 msec. for males or 450 msec. for females), including those patients with congenital long QT syndrome.

droPERidol has a major potential interaction with Long QT Syndrome.

Cases of QT prolongation and/or torsade de pointes have been reported in patients receiving droperidol at doses at or below recommended doses. Extreme caution is recommended when using this agent in patients with risk factors for development of prolonged QT syndrome, such as clinically significant bradycardia, any clinically significant cardiac disease, treatment with Class I and Class III antiarrhythmics, treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI's), concomitant treatment with other drug products known to prolong the QT interval, and electrolyte imbalance, in particular hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia, or concomitant treatment with drugs that may cause electrolyte imbalance. It is advisable that all patients undergo a 12-lead ECG prior to administration to determine if a prolonged QT interval (i.e., QTc greater than 440 msec. for males or 450 msec. for females) is present. If there is a prolonged QT interval, droperidol should not be administered.

droPERidol has a major potential interaction with Magnesium Imbalance.

Cases of QT prolongation and/or torsade de pointes have been reported in patients receiving droperidol at doses at or below recommended doses. Extreme caution is recommended when using this agent in patients with risk factors for development of prolonged QT syndrome, such as clinically significant bradycardia, any clinically significant cardiac disease, treatment with Class I and Class III antiarrhythmics, treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI's), concomitant treatment with other drug products known to prolong the QT interval, and electrolyte imbalance, in particular hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia, or concomitant treatment with drugs that may cause electrolyte imbalance. It is advisable that all patients undergo a 12-lead ECG prior to administration to determine if a prolonged QT interval (i.e., QTc greater than 440 msec. for males or 450 msec. for females) is present. If there is a prolonged QT interval, droperidol should not be administered.

droPERidol has a moderate potential interaction with Pheochromocytoma.

Droperidol should be used with caution in patients with diagnosed or suspected pheochromocytoma as severe hypertension and tachycardia have been observed after its administration.

droPERidol has a moderate potential interaction with Renal Dysfunction.

Droperidol should be administered with caution in patients with liver and kidney dysfunction because of the importance of these organs in the metabolism and excretion of drugs.

Bitolterol has a moderate potential interaction with Seizures.

Adrenergic bronchodilators may cause CNS stimulation. Therapy with adrenergic bronchodilators should be administered cautiously in patients with seizure disorders. Systemic adverse effects are minimized, but not abolished, by administration of these agents via oral inhalation.