at anticholinergic effects might be seen not only on GI smooth muscle, but also on bladder function, the eye, and temperature regulation. Additive drowsiness may also occur when antimuscarinics are combined with sedating antihistamines.
Albuterol; Ipratropium: Although ipratropium is minimally absorbed into the systemic circulation after inhalation, there is the potential for tiotropium to have additive anticholinergic effects when administered with other antimuscarinics. Per the manufaturer, avoid concomitant administration of ipratropium with other anticholinergic medications, such as antimucarinics.
Alfentanil: Opiate agonists should be used cautiously with antimuscarinics since additive depressive effects on GI motility or bladder function may been seen. Opioids increase the tone and decrease the propulsive contractions of the smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal tract. Prolongation of the gastrointestinal transit time may be the mechanism of the constipating effect. Opiate analgesics combined with antimuscarinics can cause severe constipation or paralytic ileus, especially with chronic use. Pharmacology texts report that meperidine exerts less pronounced effects on GI smooth muscle than other opiate agonists.
Alosetron: Alosetron, if combined with antimuscarinics, may seriously worsen constipation, leading to events such as GI obstruction, impaction or paralytic ileus. Although specific recommendations are not available from the manufacturer, it would be prudent to avoid antimuscarinics in patients taking alosetron.
Aluminum Hydroxide: Antacids may inhibit the oral absorption of anticholinergics. Simultaneous oral administration should be avoided when feasible; separate dosing by at least 2 hours to limit an interaction.
Aluminum Hydroxide; Magnesium Carbonate: Antacids may inhibit the oral absorption of anticholinergics. Simultaneous oral administration should be avoided when feasible; separate dosing by at least 2 hours to limit an interaction.
Aluminum Hydroxide; Magnesium Hydroxide: Antacids may inhibit the oral absorption of anticholinergics. Simultaneous oral administration should be avoided when feasible; separate dosing by at least 2 hours to limit an interaction.
Aluminum Hydroxide; Magnesium Hydroxide; Simethicone: Antacids may inhibit the oral absorption of anticholinergics. Simultaneous oral administration should be avoided when feasible; separate dosing by at least 2 hours to limit an interaction.
Aluminum Hydroxide; Magnesium Trisilicate: Antacids may inhibit the oral absorption of anticholinergics. Simultaneous oral administration should be avoided when feasible; separate dosing by at least 2 hours to limit an interaction.
Amantadine: Amantadine may exhibit anticholinergic activity. Antimuscarinics, such as atropine, may potentiate the anticholinergic effects of amantadine, and may increase the risk of antimuscarinic-related side effects.
Ambenonium Chloride: Routine administration of atropine with ambenonium chloride is contraindicated. Belladonna derivatives, such as atropine, may suppress the parasympathomimetic symptoms of excessive gastrointestinal stimulation. This leaves only the more serious symptoms (fasciculation and paralysis of voluntary muscles) as signs of overdosage.
Amoxapine: Depending on the specific agent, additive anticholinergic effects may be seen when amoxapine is used concomitantly with other anticholinergi |
