Drug Interactions With Ipratropium (Cont.)

Ipratropium Interactions Explained

The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when ipratropium is combined with any of the drugs listed above.
 
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
Taking ipratropium with an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor can make both medications less effective. Your healthcare provider may need to monitor you more closely and adjust your dose of these medications.
 
Anticholinergic Medications
Taking an anticholinergic medication with ipratropium (which is also an anticholinergic medication) can increase your risk of ipratropium side effects, such as a dry mouth, constipation, dry eyes, or difficulty passing urine.
 
Pramlintide (Symlin)
Anticholinergic medications (such as ipratropium) and pramlintide both slow the movement of food through the digestive tract. Using them together may increase the chance of related side effects, such as upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, or constipation.
 

Final Thoughts on Drug Interactions With Ipratropium

It is possible that not every ipratropium drug interaction was discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about drug interactions with ipratropium that may apply to your situation.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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