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Salagen and Bronchospasm

Result of checking the interaction of drug Salagen and disease Bronchospasm for safety when used together.

Check result:

Salagen <> Bronchospasm

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The use of cholinergic agonists is contraindicated in patients with uncontrolled reactive airway disease. Cholinergic agonists inhibits the hydrolysis of acetylcholine. The enhanced effect of acetylcholine produces constriction of the bronchi, increased bronchial secretions, and bronchospasm.

References:

"Product Information. Urecholine (bethanechol)." Merck & Co, Inc, West Point, PA.
"Product Information. Salagen Tablets (pilocarpine)." Boehringer-Ingelheim, Ridgefield, CT.

Salagen

Generic Name: pilocarpine

Brand Name: Salagen

Synonyms: n.a.

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