Pilocarpine interactions

Pilocarpine (Salagen, Isopto Carpine), a cholinergic agonist has 71 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 1 major, 51 moderate, 19 minor, and 0 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.

Major interactions (1)

  • Rivastigminecholinesterase inhibitorMajor

    Concomitant use with metoclopramide, beta-blockers, or cholinomimetic and anticholinergic drugs is not recommended ( 7.1 , 7.2 , 7.3 ) (Rivastigmine label, Drug interactions)

Moderate interactions (51)

  • AclidiniumanticholinergicModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • AmantadineanticholinergicModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Amitriptylinetricyclic antidepressantModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Atenololbeta blockerModerate

    Drug Interactions Pilocarpine should be administered with caution to patients taking beta-adrenergic antagonists because of the possibility of conduction disturbances. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • BenztropineanticholinergicModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Bisoprololbeta blockerModerate

    Drug Interactions Pilocarpine should be administered with caution to patients taking beta-adrenergic antagonists because of the possibility of conduction disturbances. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazidebeta blockerModerate

    Drug Interactions Pilocarpine should be administered with caution to patients taking beta-adrenergic antagonists because of the possibility of conduction disturbances. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Carvedilolbeta blockerModerate

    Drug Interactions Pilocarpine should be administered with caution to patients taking beta-adrenergic antagonists because of the possibility of conduction disturbances. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • CefpodoximecephalosporinModerate

    Oral anti-cholinergics (e.g., propantheline) delay peak plasma levels (47% increase in Tmax), but do not affect the extent of absorption (AUC). (Cefpodoxime label, Drug interactions)

  • ChlorpheniramineantihistamineModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • ChlorpromazineantipsychoticModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • ClozapineantipsychoticModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Cyclobenzaprinemuscle relaxantModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • CyclopentolateanticholinergicModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • DarifenacinanticholinergicModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • DicyclomineanticholinergicModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • DimenhydrinateantihistamineModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • DiphenhydramineantihistamineModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Donepezilcholinesterase inhibitorModerate

    Peptic Ulcer Disease and GI Bleeding Through their primary action, cholinesterase inhibitors may be expected to increase gastric acid secretion due to increased cholinergic activity. (Donepezil label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Dorzolamide and timololcarbonic anhydrase inhibitorModerate

    Drug Interactions Pilocarpine should be administered with caution to patients taking beta-adrenergic antagonists because of the possibility of conduction disturbances. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Doxepintricyclic antidepressantModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • DoxylamineantihistamineModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Esmololbeta blockerModerate

    Drug Interactions Pilocarpine should be administered with caution to patients taking beta-adrenergic antagonists because of the possibility of conduction disturbances. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • FesoterodineanticholinergicModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Galantaminecholinesterase inhibitorModerate

    Gastrointestinal Conditions Through their primary action, cholinomimetics may be expected to increase gastric acid secretion due to increased cholinergic activity. (Galantamine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • GlycopyrrolateanticholinergicModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • HydroxyzineantihistamineModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • HyoscyamineanticholinergicModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • IpratropiumanticholinergicModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Labetalolbeta blockerModerate

    Drug Interactions Pilocarpine should be administered with caution to patients taking beta-adrenergic antagonists because of the possibility of conduction disturbances. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • MeclizineantihistamineModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Metoprololbeta blockerModerate

    Drug Interactions Pilocarpine should be administered with caution to patients taking beta-adrenergic antagonists because of the possibility of conduction disturbances. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Nadololbeta blockerModerate

    Drug Interactions Pilocarpine should be administered with caution to patients taking beta-adrenergic antagonists because of the possibility of conduction disturbances. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Nebivololbeta blockerModerate

    Drug Interactions Pilocarpine should be administered with caution to patients taking beta-adrenergic antagonists because of the possibility of conduction disturbances. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Nortriptylinetricyclic antidepressantModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • OlanzapineantipsychoticModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • OxybutyninanticholinergicModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • ParoxetineSSRIModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Pindololbeta blockerModerate

    Drug Interactions Pilocarpine should be administered with caution to patients taking beta-adrenergic antagonists because of the possibility of conduction disturbances. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • ProchlorperazineantipsychoticModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • PromethazineantihistamineModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Propranololbeta blockerModerate

    Drug Interactions Pilocarpine should be administered with caution to patients taking beta-adrenergic antagonists because of the possibility of conduction disturbances. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • ScopolamineanticholinergicModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • SolifenacinanticholinergicModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Sotalolbeta blockerModerate

    Drug Interactions Pilocarpine should be administered with caution to patients taking beta-adrenergic antagonists because of the possibility of conduction disturbances. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Timololbeta blockerModerate

    Drug Interactions Pilocarpine should be administered with caution to patients taking beta-adrenergic antagonists because of the possibility of conduction disturbances. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • TiotropiumanticholinergicModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • TolterodineanticholinergicModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • TrihexyphenidylanticholinergicModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • TrospiumanticholinergicModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Umeclidinium and vilanterolanticholinergicModerate

    These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium). (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

Minor mentions (19)

  • Conjugated estrogensestrogenMinor

    …been performed, the following concomitant drugs were used in at least 10% of patients in either or both Sjogren's efficacy studies: acetylsalicylic acid, artificial tears, calcium, conjugated estrogens, hydroxychloroquine sulfate, ibuprofen, levothyroxine sodium, medroxyprogesterone acetate, methotrexate, multivitamins, naproxen, omeprazole, paracetamol, and prednisone. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Drospirenone and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveMinor

    …performed, the following concomitant drugs were used in at least 10% of patients in either or both Sjogren's efficacy studies: acetylsalicylic acid, artificial tears, calcium, conjugated estrogens, hydroxychloroquine sulfate, ibuprofen, levothyroxine sodium, medroxyprogesterone acetate, methotrexate, multivitamins, naproxen, omeprazole, paracetamol, and prednisone. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • EstradiolestrogenMinor

    …performed, the following concomitant drugs were used in at least 10% of patients in either or both Sjogren's efficacy studies: acetylsalicylic acid, artificial tears, calcium, conjugated estrogens, hydroxychloroquine sulfate, ibuprofen, levothyroxine sodium, medroxyprogesterone acetate, methotrexate, multivitamins, naproxen, omeprazole, paracetamol, and prednisone. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • FluvoxamineSSRIMinor

    Five subjects experienced nausea, vomiting, sweating, and diarrhea following coadministration, consistent with the cholinergic effects of tacrine. (Fluvoxamine label, Drug interactions)

  • HydroxychloroquineQT-prolonging drugMinor

    …performed, the following concomitant drugs were used in at least 10% of patients in either or both Sjogren's efficacy studies: acetylsalicylic acid, artificial tears, calcium, conjugated estrogens, hydroxychloroquine sulfate, ibuprofen, levothyroxine sodium, medroxyprogesterone acetate, methotrexate, multivitamins, naproxen, omeprazole, paracetamol, and prednisone. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • IbuprofenNSAIDMinor

    …performed, the following concomitant drugs were used in at least 10% of patients in either or both Sjogren's efficacy studies: acetylsalicylic acid, artificial tears, calcium, conjugated estrogens, hydroxychloroquine sulfate, ibuprofen, levothyroxine sodium, medroxyprogesterone acetate, methotrexate, multivitamins, naproxen, omeprazole, paracetamol, and prednisone. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveMinor

    …performed, the following concomitant drugs were used in at least 10% of patients in either or both Sjogren's efficacy studies: acetylsalicylic acid, artificial tears, calcium, conjugated estrogens, hydroxychloroquine sulfate, ibuprofen, levothyroxine sodium, medroxyprogesterone acetate, methotrexate, multivitamins, naproxen, omeprazole, paracetamol, and prednisone. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Levothyroxinethyroid hormoneMinor

    …performed, the following concomitant drugs were used in at least 10% of patients in either or both Sjogren's efficacy studies: acetylsalicylic acid, artificial tears, calcium, conjugated estrogens, hydroxychloroquine sulfate, ibuprofen, levothyroxine sodium, medroxyprogesterone acetate, methotrexate, multivitamins, naproxen, omeprazole, paracetamol, and prednisone. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Liothyroninethyroid hormoneMinor

    …performed, the following concomitant drugs were used in at least 10% of patients in either or both Sjogren's efficacy studies: acetylsalicylic acid, artificial tears, calcium, conjugated estrogens, hydroxychloroquine sulfate, ibuprofen, levothyroxine sodium, medroxyprogesterone acetate, methotrexate, multivitamins, naproxen, omeprazole, paracetamol, and prednisone. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • MedroxyprogesteroneprogestinMinor

    …performed, the following concomitant drugs were used in at least 10% of patients in either or both Sjogren's efficacy studies: acetylsalicylic acid, artificial tears, calcium, conjugated estrogens, hydroxychloroquine sulfate, ibuprofen, levothyroxine sodium, medroxyprogesterone acetate, methotrexate, multivitamins, naproxen, omeprazole, paracetamol, and prednisone. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Methimazoleantithyroid drugMinor

    …performed, the following concomitant drugs were used in at least 10% of patients in either or both Sjogren's efficacy studies: acetylsalicylic acid, artificial tears, calcium, conjugated estrogens, hydroxychloroquine sulfate, ibuprofen, levothyroxine sodium, medroxyprogesterone acetate, methotrexate, multivitamins, naproxen, omeprazole, paracetamol, and prednisone. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • MethotrexateimmunosuppressantMinor

    …performed, the following concomitant drugs were used in at least 10% of patients in either or both Sjogren's efficacy studies: acetylsalicylic acid, artificial tears, calcium, conjugated estrogens, hydroxychloroquine sulfate, ibuprofen, levothyroxine sodium, medroxyprogesterone acetate, methotrexate, multivitamins, naproxen, omeprazole, paracetamol, and prednisone. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • NaproxenNSAIDMinor

    …performed, the following concomitant drugs were used in at least 10% of patients in either or both Sjogren's efficacy studies: acetylsalicylic acid, artificial tears, calcium, conjugated estrogens, hydroxychloroquine sulfate, ibuprofen, levothyroxine sodium, medroxyprogesterone acetate, methotrexate, multivitamins, naproxen, omeprazole, paracetamol, and prednisone. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Norethindrone and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveMinor

    …performed, the following concomitant drugs were used in at least 10% of patients in either or both Sjogren's efficacy studies: acetylsalicylic acid, artificial tears, calcium, conjugated estrogens, hydroxychloroquine sulfate, ibuprofen, levothyroxine sodium, medroxyprogesterone acetate, methotrexate, multivitamins, naproxen, omeprazole, paracetamol, and prednisone. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Norgestimate and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveMinor

    …performed, the following concomitant drugs were used in at least 10% of patients in either or both Sjogren's efficacy studies: acetylsalicylic acid, artificial tears, calcium, conjugated estrogens, hydroxychloroquine sulfate, ibuprofen, levothyroxine sodium, medroxyprogesterone acetate, methotrexate, multivitamins, naproxen, omeprazole, paracetamol, and prednisone. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Omeprazoleproton pump inhibitorMinor

    …performed, the following concomitant drugs were used in at least 10% of patients in either or both Sjogren's efficacy studies: acetylsalicylic acid, artificial tears, calcium, conjugated estrogens, hydroxychloroquine sulfate, ibuprofen, levothyroxine sodium, medroxyprogesterone acetate, methotrexate, multivitamins, naproxen, omeprazole, paracetamol, and prednisone. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • PrednisonecorticosteroidMinor

    …performed, the following concomitant drugs were used in at least 10% of patients in either or both Sjogren's efficacy studies: acetylsalicylic acid, artificial tears, calcium, conjugated estrogens, hydroxychloroquine sulfate, ibuprofen, levothyroxine sodium, medroxyprogesterone acetate, methotrexate, multivitamins, naproxen, omeprazole, paracetamol, and prednisone. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Propylthiouracilantithyroid drugMinor

    …performed, the following concomitant drugs were used in at least 10% of patients in either or both Sjogren's efficacy studies: acetylsalicylic acid, artificial tears, calcium, conjugated estrogens, hydroxychloroquine sulfate, ibuprofen, levothyroxine sodium, medroxyprogesterone acetate, methotrexate, multivitamins, naproxen, omeprazole, paracetamol, and prednisone. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • Sumatriptan and naproxentriptanMinor

    …performed, the following concomitant drugs were used in at least 10% of patients in either or both Sjogren's efficacy studies: acetylsalicylic acid, artificial tears, calcium, conjugated estrogens, hydroxychloroquine sulfate, ibuprofen, levothyroxine sodium, medroxyprogesterone acetate, methotrexate, multivitamins, naproxen, omeprazole, paracetamol, and prednisone. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

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