Cognex Drug Interactions

If cholinergic drugs, anticholinergic medications, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are taken together with Cognex, drug interactions may occur. These negative interactions could potentially decrease the effectiveness of the medicines or increase your risk of side effects. To reduce your chance of developing Cognex interactions, be sure to tell your healthcare provider about all other medications you are taking before starting Cognex.

 

Cognex Drug Interactions: An Overview

Cognex® (tacrine hydrochloride) can potentially interact with a number of other medications. Some of the medicines that may lead to Cognex interactions include:
 
  • Anticholinergic medications, including (but not limited to):

 

 

  • Cholinergic drugs (including other acetylcholinesterase inhibitors), such as:

 

 

 

 

  • Theophylline (Uniphyl®, Theocron®, TheoCap®, Theo-24®, Elixophyllin®).
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;