Drug Interaction Report
5 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- ENT (brompheniramine / phenylpropanolamine)
- umeclidinium / vilanterol
Interactions between your drugs
phenylpropanolamine vilanterol
Applies to: ENT (brompheniramine / phenylpropanolamine), umeclidinium / vilanterol
MONITOR: Coadministration of two or more sympathomimetic agents may increase the risk of adverse effects such as nervousness, irritability, and increased heart rate. Central nervous system (CNS) stimulants, particularly amphetamines, can potentiate the adrenergic response to vasopressors and other sympathomimetic agents. Additive increases in blood pressure and heart rate may occur due to enhanced peripheral sympathetic activity.
MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised if two or more sympathomimetic agents are coadministered. Pulse and blood pressure should be closely monitored.
References
- Rosenblatt JE, Lake CR, van Kammen DP, Ziegler MG, Bunney WE Jr (1979) "Interactions of amphetamine, pimozide, and lithium on plasma norepineophrine and dopamine-beta-hydroxylase in schizophrenic patients." Psychiatry Res, 1, p. 45-52
- Cavanaugh JH, Griffith JD, Oates JA (1970) "Effect of amphetamine on the pressor response to tyramine: formation of p-hydroxynorephedrine from amphetamine in man." Clin Pharmacol Ther, 11, p. 656
- (2001) "Product Information. Adderall (amphetamine-dextroamphetamine)." Shire Richwood Pharmaceutical Company Inc
- (2001) "Product Information. Tenuate (diethylpropion)." Aventis Pharmaceuticals
- (2001) "Product Information. Sanorex (mazindol)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals
- (2001) "Product Information. Focalin (dexmethylphenidate)." Mikart Inc
- (2002) "Product Information. Strattera (atomoxetine)." Lilly, Eli and Company
brompheniramine umeclidinium
Applies to: ENT (brompheniramine / phenylpropanolamine), umeclidinium / vilanterol
GENERALLY AVOID: The potential exists for additive anticholinergic effects such as mydriasis, blurred vision, heat intolerance, fever, dry mouth, tachycardia, urinary retention, constipation, and glaucoma (onset or exacerbation) when topical or inhaled anticholinergic agents are used with each other or with other agents that possess anticholinergic properties. The risk of systemic anticholinergic effects following topical administration depends on variables such as strength of the product, size of the application area, frequency of application, and use of occlusive dressing. Systemic effects are uncommon following oral inhalation or nasal administration due to the poor absorption of quaternary ammonium compounds from gastrointestinal and nasal mucosa. However, worsening of urinary retention or angle-closure glaucoma has been reported with the use of orally inhaled anticholinergic agents. Increased intraocular pressure and precipitation or exacerbation of angle-closure glaucoma may also occur due to inadvertent contact of the eye with aerosolized or nebulized drug.
MANAGEMENT: Topical and inhaled anticholinergic preparations should preferably not be used in combination with other anticholinergic agents or agents with significant anticholinergic effects such as antihistamines, antispasmodics, neuroleptics, phenothiazines, skeletal muscle relaxants, tricyclic antidepressants, and class IA antiarrhythmics (especially disopyramide). Caution is advised if concomitant use cannot be avoided, particularly in the elderly and those with significantly impaired renal and/or hepatic function. Measures should be taken whenever possible to minimize ocular exposure to these drugs, such as keeping eyes closed during oral inhalation, use of a mouthpiece rather than face mask during nebulization, and not touching the eyes following topical application until hands are washed with soap and water. Patients should be advised to contact their physician if they experience excessive anticholinergic adverse effects or signs and symptoms of angle-closure glaucoma (e.g., eye pain or discomfort; blurred vision; visual halos; colored images in association with red eyes from conjunctival congestion or corneal edema).
References
- (2002) "Product Information. Atrovent (ipratropium)." Boehringer-Ingelheim
- (2001) "Product Information. Combivent (albuterol-ipratropium)." Boehringer-Ingelheim
- (2002) "Product Information. Spiriva (tiotropium)." Boehringer Ingelheim
- (2012) "Product Information. Tudorza Pressair (aclidinium)." Forest Pharmaceuticals
- Cole JM, Sheehan AH, Jordan JK (2012) "Concomitant use of ipratropium and tiotropium in chronic obstructive plmonary disease." Ann Pharmacother, 46, p. 1717-21
- (2014) "Product Information. Anoro Ellipta (umeclidinium-vilanterol)." GlaxoSmithKline
- (2018) "Product Information. Qbrexza (glycopyrrolate topical)." Dermira, Inc.
- (2018) "Product Information. Yupelri (revefenacin)." Mylan Specialty
Drug and food interactions
phenylpropanolamine food
Applies to: ENT (brompheniramine / phenylpropanolamine)
GENERALLY AVOID: Alcohol may potentiate the central nervous system and cardiovascular effects of centrally-acting appetite suppressants. In one study, concurrent administration of methamphetamine (30 mg intravenously) and ethanol (1 gm/kg orally over 30 minutes) increased heart rate by 24 beats/minute compared to methamphetamine alone. This increases cardiac work and myocardial oxygen consumption, which may lead to more adverse cardiovascular effects than either agent alone. Subjective effects of ethanol were diminished in the eight study subjects, but those of methamphetamine were not affected. The pharmacokinetics of methamphetamine were also unaffected except for a decrease in the apparent volume of distribution at steady state.
MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of centrally-acting appetite suppressants and alcohol should be avoided if possible, especially in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease. Patients should be counselled to avoid hazardous activities requiring complete mental alertness and motor coordination until they know how these agents affect them, and to notify their physician if they experience excessive or prolonged CNS effects that interfere with their normal activities.
References
- Mendelson J, Jones RT, Upton R, Jacob P 3rd (1995) "Methamphetamine and ethanol interactions in humans." Clin Pharmacol Ther, 57, p. 559-68
- (2001) "Product Information. Didrex (benzphetamine)." Pharmacia and Upjohn
- (2012) "Product Information. Suprenza (phentermine)." Akrimax Pharmaceuticals
brompheniramine food
Applies to: ENT (brompheniramine / phenylpropanolamine)
GENERALLY AVOID: Alcohol may potentiate some of the pharmacologic effects of CNS-active agents. Use in combination may result in additive central nervous system depression and/or impairment of judgment, thinking, and psychomotor skills.
MANAGEMENT: Patients receiving CNS-active agents should be warned of this interaction and advised to avoid or limit consumption of alcohol. Ambulatory patients should be counseled to avoid hazardous activities requiring complete mental alertness and motor coordination until they know how these agents affect them, and to notify their physician if they experience excessive or prolonged CNS effects that interfere with their normal activities.
References
- Warrington SJ, Ankier SI, Turner P (1986) "Evaluation of possible interactions between ethanol and trazodone or amitriptyline." Neuropsychobiology, 15, p. 31-7
- Gilman AG, eds., Nies AS, Rall TW, Taylor P (1990) "Goodman and Gilman's the Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics." New York, NY: Pergamon Press Inc.
- (2012) "Product Information. Fycompa (perampanel)." Eisai Inc
- (2015) "Product Information. Rexulti (brexpiprazole)." Otsuka American Pharmaceuticals Inc
phenylpropanolamine food
Applies to: ENT (brompheniramine / phenylpropanolamine)
MONITOR: Coadministration of two or more sympathomimetic agents may increase the risk of adverse effects such as nervousness, irritability, and increased heart rate. Central nervous system (CNS) stimulants, particularly amphetamines, can potentiate the adrenergic response to vasopressors and other sympathomimetic agents. Additive increases in blood pressure and heart rate may occur due to enhanced peripheral sympathetic activity.
MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised if two or more sympathomimetic agents are coadministered. Pulse and blood pressure should be closely monitored.
References
- Rosenblatt JE, Lake CR, van Kammen DP, Ziegler MG, Bunney WE Jr (1979) "Interactions of amphetamine, pimozide, and lithium on plasma norepineophrine and dopamine-beta-hydroxylase in schizophrenic patients." Psychiatry Res, 1, p. 45-52
- Cavanaugh JH, Griffith JD, Oates JA (1970) "Effect of amphetamine on the pressor response to tyramine: formation of p-hydroxynorephedrine from amphetamine in man." Clin Pharmacol Ther, 11, p. 656
- (2001) "Product Information. Adderall (amphetamine-dextroamphetamine)." Shire Richwood Pharmaceutical Company Inc
- (2001) "Product Information. Tenuate (diethylpropion)." Aventis Pharmaceuticals
- (2001) "Product Information. Sanorex (mazindol)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals
- (2001) "Product Information. Focalin (dexmethylphenidate)." Mikart Inc
- (2002) "Product Information. Strattera (atomoxetine)." Lilly, Eli and Company
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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