Drug Interactions between budesonide / formoterol and gepirone

Using gepirone together with budesonide may increase the risk of experiencing a change in the electrical activity of your heart called QT prolongation, which can result in irregular heartbeats that can be life-threatening. If your doctor prescribes these medications together, you may need regular monitoring of your electrolyte levels (i.E., magnesium, potassium) as well as other tests (like an electrocardiogram) to safely use both medications. You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience an irregular heartbeat or feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or faint during treatment during treatment with gepirone. In addition, you should let your doctor if you experience signs of an electrolyte disturbance such as weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, muscle pains, cramps, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Using formoterol together with gepirone can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, although it is a rare side effect. You may be more susceptible if you have a heart condition called congenital long QT syndrome, other cardiac diseases, conduction abnormalities, or electrolyte disturbances (for example, magnesium or potassium loss due to severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting). The risk may exist even when formoterol or similar medications are given by oral inhalation directly into the lungs, and more so if these products are overused. Do not exceed the dose and frequency of use recommended on the product label or prescribed by your doctor. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may already be aware of the risks, but has determined that this is the best course of treatment for you and has taken appropriate precautions and is monitoring you closely for any potential complications. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations during treatment with these medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.