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Glycopyrrolate (Glycopyrrolate) - Drug Interactions, Contraindications, Overdosage, etc

 
 



DRUG INTERACTIONS

GLYCOPYRROLATE drug label information in our database does not contain a dedicated section on drug interactions. Please check subsections of WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS as well as other sources.

OVERDOSAGE


The symptoms of overdosage of glycopyrrolate are peripheral in nature rather than central.

 

  1. To guard against further absorption of the drug–use gastric lavage, cathartics and/or enemas.
  2. To combat peripheral anticholinergic effects (residual mydriasis, dry mouth, etc.)–utilize a quaternary ammonium anticholinesterase, such as neostigmine methylsulfate.
  3. To combat hypotension–use pressor amines (norepinephrine, metaraminol) i.v.; and supportive care.
  4. To combat respiratory depression–administer oxygen; utilize a respiratory stimulant such as Dopram® i.v.; artificial respiration.

CONTRAINDICATIONS


Glaucoma; obstructive uropathy (for example, bladder neck obstruction due to prostatic hypertrophy); obstructive disease of the gastrointestinal tract (as in achalasia, pyloroduodenal stenosis, etc.); paralytic ileus; intestinal atony of the elderly or debilitated patient; unstable cardiovascular status in acute hemorrhage; severe ulcerative colitis; toxic megacolon complicating ulcerative colitis; myasthenia gravis. Glycopyrrolate tablets are contraindicated in those patients with a hypersensitivity to glycopyrrolate.

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