Can you take Lomotil with lisinopril?

Can you take Lomotil with lisinopril?

Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between lisinopril and Lomotil. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Does Lomotil affect blood pressure?

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan) or phenelzine (Nardil) are used to treat depression. Diphenoxylate, an ingredient in Lomotil, interacts with these drugs and can cause hypertensive crisis (extremely high blood pressure).

Who should not take diphenoxylate atropine?

Atropine and diphenoxylate is not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 years old. This medicine has not been proven safe or effective in children younger than 13 years old.

What clinical conditions are contraindicated for the use of Lomotil?

Lomotil is contraindicated in patients with diarrhea associated with organisms that penetrate the GI mucosa (toxigenic E. coli, Salmonella, Shigella), and pseudomembranous enterocolitis (Clostridium difficile) associated with broad-spectrum antibiotics (see CONTRAINDICATIONS).

Is lomotil safe for breastfeeding?

LOMOTIL passes into breast milk, so if you take LOMOTIL while breastfeeding, your baby may have some effects from it. LOMOTIL is not recommended for children less than 12 years old. Children, especially very young children, are very sensitive to the effects of LOMOTIL.

What does diphenoxylate atropine do?

Diphenoxylate and atropine combination is used along with other measures (eg, fluid and electrolyte treatment) to treat severe diarrhea. Diphenoxylate helps stop diarrhea by slowing down the movements of the intestines.

Why does Lomotil have atropine?

In order to prevent abuse of diphenoxylate for its mood-elevating effects, atropine is combined with diphenoxylate in small quantities. As a result, if Lomotil is taken in greater than recommended doses unpleasant side effects from too much atropine will occur.

Why would the diphenoxylate with atropine be ordered for this patient?

Diphenoxylate and atropine (Lomotil®) is taken to resolve or decrease episodes of diarrhea (watery bowel movements) and is commonly taken on an as needed basis with the goal of treating diarrhea.

Is Lomotil safe for breastfeeding?

What does Lomotil interact with?

Some products that may interact with this drug are: pramlintide, MAO inhibitors (isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, safinamide, selegiline, tranylcypromine), naltrexone, potassium tablets/capsules.

Why is lomotil banned?

Why is Lomotil banned? Lomotil is not a banned drug. However, it is a Schedule V controlled substance as classified by the DEA. This means that there is a potential for misuse and abuse when using this drug.

What are the nursing considerations of lisinopril (prinivil )?

What are the Nursing Considerations of Lisinopril (Prinivil )? Dry cough. 1st dose hypotension. Use cautiously with potassium supplements and potassium sparing diuretics. Use cautiously with diuretic therapy. Administer 1 hour before meals. Monitor blood pressure often. Monitor weight and fluid status. Monitor renal profile.

How do you give lisinopril to a diuretic patient?

Give an initial dose of 5 mg for diuretic-treated patients. Monitor drug effect for 2 h or until the BP is stabilized for at least 1 additional hour. Concurrent administration with a diuretic may compound hypotensive effect. Give before dialysis; lisinopril is removed from blood by hemodialysis.

What should I monitor when taking lisinopril for hypotension?

Monitor patients on diuretic therapy for excessive hypotension following the first few doses of lisinopril. Monitor patients closely in any situation that may lead to a decrease in BP secondary to reduction in fluid volume (excessive perspiration and dehydration, vomiting, diarrhea) because excessive hypotension may occur.

What is the mechanism of action of lisinopril?

Lisinopril competitively inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) from converting angiotensin I to angiotensin II resulting in decreased levels of angiotensin II (a potent vasoconstrictor). This increases plasma renin activity and reduces aldosterone secretion. It also increases bradykinin levels.