Drug Interaction Report
1 potential interaction and/or warning found for the following 2 drugs:
- Exelon (rivastigmine)
- scopolamine ophthalmic
Interactions between your drugs
scopolamine ophthalmic rivastigmine
Applies to: scopolamine ophthalmic, Exelon (rivastigmine)
Using rivastigmine together with scopolamine ophthalmic may decrease the benefits of rivastigmine in the treatment of dementia. Rivastigmine may also counteract the benefit of scopolamine ophthalmic. Scopolamine ophthalmic should generally be avoided in patients with Alzheimer's disease or other cognitive problems. Scopolamine 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 with the drugs in your list. However, this does not necessarily mean no food interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No duplication 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.
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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