Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Aventyl as follows:
- Aventyl use can significant risk for obstruction to the drainage of fluid (aqueous humor) inside the eye. This blockage of fluid in the eye can result in increase in the intraocular pressure, leading to glaucoma. Individuals with glaucoma can present with eye pain, headache, and blurred vision with haloes around light. So, Aventyl use is contraindicated in individuals with history of glaucoma or cautiously used with periodical eye exam.
- Aventyl reportedly reduces the release of acetylcholine, thus reducing the action of acetylcholine on various body tissues. Aventyl must be avoided or used with extreme caution along with any other medications that can have similar spectrum of activity of reducing the action of acetylcholine. Many inhaler medications used in treating breathing disorders and medications used to manage Parkinson’s disease can reduce action of acetylcholine and thus, can potentiate the side-effects of Aventyl intake. So, Aventyl must be avoided/used with extreme caution in individuals with history of asthma, COPD, and Parkinson’s disease. Discuss with your physician regarding safety with Aventyl intake, if you have history of breathing disorders and Parkinson’s disease.
- Aventyl can interact with many antibacterial and antifungal antibiotics, antiarrhythmic medications, antidepressants, and antipsychotic medications, resulting in development or aggravation of underlying cardiac arrhythmias, leading to debility and sudden cardiac death. Avoid taking Aventyl along with medications belonging to the above-mentioned groups, to prevent any dangerous arrhythmias from developing.
