Drug Interactions between phenylephrine / tropicamide ophthalmic and physostigmine
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- phenylephrine/tropicamide ophthalmic
- physostigmine
Interactions between your drugs
PHYSostigmine tropicamide ophthalmic
Applies to: physostigmine and phenylephrine / tropicamide ophthalmic
Using PHYSostigmine together with tropicamide ophthalmic may decrease the benefits of PHYSostigmine in the treatment of dementia. PHYSostigmine may also counteract the benefit of tropicamide ophthalmic. Tropicamide ophthalmic should generally be avoided in patients with Alzheimer's disease or other cognitive problems. Tropicamide ophthalmic may also adversely affect elderly patients by producing symptoms ranging from mild thinking impairment to delirium. It is important that you tell your healthcare provider about all other medications that you are using including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using your medications without first talking to your doctor.
Drug and food interactions
No alcohol/food interactions were found. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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