Drug interactions
Atenolol + Glucagon intranasal
Severity: Minor
Atenolol and Glucagon intranasal: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Glucagon can transiently raise heart rate and blood pressure in patients taking beta-blockers because of unopposed catecholamine release. The effect is usually short-lived, and glucagon may also be less effective in treating hypoglycemia masked by beta-blockade.
What this interaction means in plain words
Atenolol and Glucagon intranasal 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
Glucagon-induced catecholamine release with beta-blocker altering the cardiovascular response.
What to do
Monitor pulse and blood pressure after glucagon administration and check blood glucose response.
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 Atenolol
- Amifostine + Atenolol Major
- Amiodarone + Atenolol Major
- Atenolol + Atenolol-chlorthalidone Major
- Atenolol + Betaxolol Major
- Atenolol + Bisoprolol Major
- Atenolol + Carvedilol Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Atenolol with Glucagon intranasal?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Atenolol and Glucagon intranasal have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Glucagon can transiently raise heart rate and blood pressure in patients taking beta-blockers because of unopposed catecholamine release. The effect is usually short-lived, and glucagon may also be less effective in treating hypoglycemia masked by beta-blockade.
How serious is the interaction between Atenolol and Glucagon intranasal?
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 pulse and blood pressure after glucagon administration and check blood glucose response.
What other medicines interact with Atenolol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Atenolol with, for example, Amifostine, Amiodarone, Atenolol-chlorthalidone. The full list is on the Atenolol page.
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