Cognex Interactions Explained
The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when
Cognex is combined with any of the drugs listed above.
Anticholinergic Medications
Anticholinergic medications and Cognex work in opposite ways, and taking such medications could make both less effective. Check with your healthcare provider before combining an anticholinergic medication with Cognex.
Cholinergic Drugs
Taking Cognex with other cholinergic drugs could increase the risk of side effects. Do not use these medications together without your healthcare provider's approval and supervision.
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Cimetidine may increase the level of Cognex in your blood, increasing your risk of
Cognex side effects. If you take Cognex, cimetidine is probably not a good choice for you.
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
Ciprofloxacin may increase the level of Cognex in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects. Check with your healthcare provider before taking ciprofloxacin with Cognex.
Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
Fluvoxamine may greatly increase the level of Cognex in your blood, increasing your chance of dangerous side effects. Do not take fluvoxamine and Cognex together without your healthcare provider's approval and supervision.
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Combining Cognex with an
NSAID may increase the risk of stomach or intestinal ulcers. Check with your healthcare provider before taking Cognex with any NSAID (including non-prescription NSAIDs).
Theophylline (Uniphyl, Theocron, TheoCap, Theo-24, Elixophyllin)
Cognex can increase the level of
theophylline in your blood, causing problems. If you take theophylline and Cognex together, your healthcare provider should monitor the level of theophylline in your blood and adjust your
theophylline dosage as necessary.
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