Drug interactions
Arformoterol + Bisoprolol
Severity: Moderate
Arformoterol and Bisoprolol: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Bisoprolol can antagonize the bronchodilator action of arformoterol, which may reduce symptom control in asthma or COPD. The risk is lower with cardioselective agents but increases at higher bisoprolol doses.
What this interaction means in plain words
Arformoterol and Bisoprolol can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Arformoterol belongs to Respiratory; Bisoprolol belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Pharmacodynamic antagonism at beta-2 adrenergic receptors, limited by the beta-1 selectivity of bisoprolol.
What to do
Use the lowest effective bisoprolol dose and monitor lung function and symptoms. Consider an alternative to the beta-blocker if bronchospasm occurs.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Other interactions of Bisoprolol
Other interactions of Arformoterol
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Arformoterol with Bisoprolol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Arformoterol and Bisoprolol can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Bisoprolol can antagonize the bronchodilator action of arformoterol, which may reduce symptom control in asthma or COPD. The risk is lower with cardioselective agents but increases at higher bisoprolol doses.
How serious is the interaction between Arformoterol and Bisoprolol?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Use the lowest effective bisoprolol dose and monitor lung function and symptoms. Consider an alternative to the beta-blocker if bronchospasm occurs.
What other medicines interact with Bisoprolol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Bisoprolol with, for example, Aldesleukin, Amifostine, Amiodarone. The full list is on the Bisoprolol page.
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