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Bronchodilators may interact with a number of other medicines. When this happens, the effects of one or both of the drugs may change or the risk of side effects may be greater. Anyone who takes these drugs should let the physician know all other medicines he or she is taking. Among the drugs that may interact with bronchodilators are:
- monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO inhibitors) such as phenelzine (Nardil) and tranylcypromine (Parnate), used to treat depression
- other bronchodilators
- tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil) and imipramine (Tofranil)
- beta blockers such as propranolol (Inderal) and atenolol (Tenormin), used to control high blood pressure
- digitalis medicines, used to treat heart conditions, such as digoxin (Lanoxin)
- drugs, such as certain diuretics (water pills), that lower potassium levels
- ergoloid mesylates such as Hydergine, used to treat symptoms of Alzheimer's disease or multiple small stokes
- ergotamine (Cafergot, Ergostat, and other brands), used to treat migraine and cluster headaches
- the antidepressant maprotiline (Ludiomil)
The list above does not include every drug that may interact with bronchodilators. Be sure to check with a physician or pharmacist before combining bronchodilators with any other prescription or nonprescription (overthe-counter) medicine.
— Nancy Ross-Flanigan
