Drug interactions
Amlodipine + Brimonidine
Severity: Minor
Amlodipine and Brimonidine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Brimonidine is an alpha-2 agonist that can lower blood pressure after systemic absorption. With amlodipine, an additive hypotensive effect is theoretically possible. With ophthalmic use, systemic exposure is small and the effect is usually negligible.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amlodipine and Brimonidine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Amlodipine belongs to Cardiovascular; Brimonidine belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Additive blood pressure lowering through pharmacodynamic effects.
What to do
No routine change is needed. Ask about dizziness or light-headedness, particularly in older patients.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Amlodipine
- Amifostine + Amlodipine Major
- Amlodipine + Ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir and dasabuvir Major
- Activated Charcoal + Amlodipine Moderate
- Aldesleukin + Amlodipine Moderate
- Alfuzosin + Amlodipine Moderate
- Amlodipine + Apalutamide Moderate
Other interactions of Brimonidine
- Brimonidine + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Linezolid Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Rasagiline Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Selegiline Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amlodipine with Brimonidine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amlodipine and Brimonidine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Brimonidine is an alpha-2 agonist that can lower blood pressure after systemic absorption. With amlodipine, an additive hypotensive effect is theoretically possible. With ophthalmic use, systemic exposure is small and the effect is usually negligible.
How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine and Brimonidine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine change is needed. Ask about dizziness or light-headedness, particularly in older patients.
What other medicines interact with Amlodipine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amlodipine with, for example, Amifostine, Ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir and dasabuvir, Activated Charcoal. The full list is on the Amlodipine page.
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