Drug Interactions between Reminyl and Vasostrict
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Reminyl (galantamine)
- Vasostrict (vasopressin)
Interactions between your drugs
vasopressin galantamine
Applies to: Vasostrict (vasopressin) and Reminyl (galantamine)
MONITOR: Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors may have vagotonic effects on the sinoatrial and atrioventricular nodes, which occasionally manifest as bradycardia or heart block (<2%). Because bradycardia is a risk factor for torsade de pointes, a theoretical risk exists when combined with agents that prolong the QT interval.
MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised when acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are used with drugs that can prolong the QT interval. Patients should be monitored for bradycardia, atrioventricular block and syncope, and advised to seek medical attention if they experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or slow or irregular heartbeat.
References
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- "Product Information. Exelon (rivastigmine)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals PROD (2001):
- "Product Information. Razadyne (galantamine)." Johnson and Johnson Medical Inc (2005):
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
- Canadian Pharmacists Association "e-CPS. http://www.pharmacists.ca/function/Subscriptions/ecps.cfm?link=eCPS_quikLink" (2006):
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0
Drug and food interactions
vasopressin food
Applies to: Vasostrict (vasopressin)
MONITOR: Alcohol may decrease the antidiuretic effect of vasopressin. Clinical studies found that plasma vasopressin levels often decrease during alcohol consumption and increase upon cessation of consumption. In addition, alcoholics were found to have a more pronounced decrease in plasma vasopressin levels when drinking and suppressed vasopressin levels even during alcohol withdrawal as compared to non-alcoholic individuals. The mechanism of this interaction is not fully understood.
MANAGEMENT: Patients should be advised to abstain from alcohol during vasopressin treatment. Hemodynamic monitoring is suggested for patients known to drink alcohol while receiving vasopressin.
References
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0
- "Product Information. Vasostrict (vasopressin)." Par Pharmaceutical Inc (2017):
- Taivainen H, Laitinen K, Tahtela R, Kilanmaa K, Valimaki MJ "Role of plasma vasopressin in changes of water balance accompanying acute alcohol intoxication." Alcohol Clin Exp Res 19 (1995): 759-62
- Collins GB, Brosnihan KB, Zuti RA, Messina M, Gupta MK "Neuroendocrine, fluid balance, and thirst responses to alcohol in alcoholics." Alcohol Clin Exp Res 16 (1992): 228-32
- Hirschl MM, Derfler K, Bieglmayer C, et al. "Hormonal derangements in patients with severe alcohol intoxication." Alcohol Clin Exp Res 18 (1994): 761-6
- Harper KM, Knapp DJ, Criswell HE, Breese GR "Vasopressin and alcohol: A multifaceted relationship." Psychopharmacology (Berl) 235 (2018): 3363-79
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. |
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