Drug interactions
Armodafinil + Dopexamine
Severity: Minor
Armodafinil and Dopexamine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Dopexamine is an intravenous catecholamine given in critical care, and armodafinil has mild sympathomimetic effects. Combined use could add to tachycardia or blood pressure changes, although this is largely theoretical.
What this interaction means in plain words
Armodafinil and Dopexamine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Possible additive cardiovascular stimulation.
What to do
Monitor heart rate and blood pressure during dopexamine infusion in patients on armodafinil.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Armodafinil with Dopexamine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Armodafinil and Dopexamine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Dopexamine is an intravenous catecholamine given in critical care, and armodafinil has mild sympathomimetic effects. Combined use could add to tachycardia or blood pressure changes, although this is largely theoretical.
How serious is the interaction between Armodafinil and Dopexamine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor heart rate and blood pressure during dopexamine infusion in patients on armodafinil.
What other medicines interact with Armodafinil?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Armodafinil with, for example, Avapritinib, Elacestrant, Elbasvir / grazoprevir. The full list is on the Armodafinil page.
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