Does Topical Steroids Interact with Aclidinium Bromide And Formoterol Fumarate?
Moderate interaction. Concomitant treatment may potentiate hypokalemic effect of beta-adrenergic agonist formoterol. Use with caution.
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- Interaction classification
- Moderate
- Management
- Confirm exact products with your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
How this interaction works
Potentiation of hypokalemic effect
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Topical Steroids and your doctor is considering prescribing Aclidinium Bromide And Formoterol Fumarate (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider