Donepezil 23 mg Tablets and Pentamidine (Oral Inhalation)
Determining the interaction of Donepezil 23 mg Tablets and Pentamidine (Oral Inhalation) and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Donepezil can occasionally cause slowing of the heart rate or other irregular heart rhythm, and combining it with medications like pentamidine may increase that risk. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if you develop dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain, or heart palpitations during treatment. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Professional:MONITOR: Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors may have vagotonic effects on the sinoatrial and atrioventricular nodes, which occasionally manifest as bradycardia or heart block (
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Generic Name: donepezil
Brand name: Aricept, Aricept ODT
Synonyms: Donepezil
Generic Name: pentamidine
Brand name: Nebupent, Pentam 300, Pentam
Synonyms: Pentamidine
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
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