Drug interactions
Amlodipine-olmesartan + Brimonidine
Severity: Minor
Amlodipine-olmesartan and Brimonidine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Brimonidine is an alpha-2 agonist that can be absorbed systemically and occasionally lowers blood pressure. A small additive hypotensive effect with amlodipine and olmesartan is possible, but it is typically minor with ophthalmic use.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amlodipine-olmesartan 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-olmesartan belongs to Cardiovascular; Brimonidine belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Central alpha-2 agonism with modest systemic absorption adds to the hypotensive effect of the antihypertensives.
What to do
No routine change is needed; monitor blood pressure if the patient reports dizziness or has a history of hypotension.
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-olmesartan
- Aliskiren + Amlodipine-olmesartan Contraindicated
- Amlodipine-olmesartan + Sparsentan Contraindicated
- Amifostine + Amlodipine-olmesartan Major
- Amiloride + Amlodipine-olmesartan Major
- Amlodipine-olmesartan + Benazepril Major
- Amlodipine-olmesartan + Captopril Major
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-olmesartan with Brimonidine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amlodipine-olmesartan 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 be absorbed systemically and occasionally lowers blood pressure. A small additive hypotensive effect with amlodipine and olmesartan is possible, but it is typically minor with ophthalmic use.
How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine-olmesartan 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; monitor blood pressure if the patient reports dizziness or has a history of hypotension.
What other medicines interact with Amlodipine-olmesartan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amlodipine-olmesartan with, for example, Aliskiren, Sparsentan, Amifostine. The full list is on the Amlodipine-olmesartan page.
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