Drug General Information (ID: DDIE3HP20M)
  Drug Name Atropine Drug Info Magnesium hydroxide Drug Info
  Drug Type Small molecule Small molecule
  Therapeutic Class Antiarrhythmic Agents Antacids/Laxatives
  Structure

 Mechanism of Atropine-Magnesium hydroxide Interaction (Severity Level: Moderate)
     Adsorption Click to Show/Hide Mechanism Graph
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      Drug Name Atropine Magnesium hydroxide
      Mechanism Adsorbed by antacids Antacid
      Key Mechanism Factor 1
Factor Name Adsorption
Factor Description Adsorption is a direct drug interaction, usually through adsorption on its surface, resulting in reduced absorption of concomitantly administered drugs in the gastrointestinal tract.
      Mechanism Description
  • Decreased absorption of Atropine due to adsorption of Magnesium hydroxide 

Recommended Action
      Management Doses of antacids or adsorbent antidiarrheals should be separated from oral atropine by 3 to 4 hours.

References
1 Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics.".