Drug interactions
Atenolol + Metipranolol
Severity: Minor
Atenolol and Metipranolol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Metipranolol eye drops contain a nonselective beta-blocker that can be absorbed systemically, adding to the effects of oral atenolol. This may increase bradycardia, hypotension, or bronchospasm risk in susceptible patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Atenolol and Metipranolol 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
Additive beta-adrenergic blockade through systemic absorption of ophthalmic metipranolol.
What to do
Monitor heart rate and blood pressure, and watch for respiratory symptoms in patients with asthma or COPD.
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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- Atenolol + Bisoprolol Major
- Atenolol + Carvedilol Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Atenolol with Metipranolol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Atenolol and Metipranolol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Metipranolol eye drops contain a nonselective beta-blocker that can be absorbed systemically, adding to the effects of oral atenolol. This may increase bradycardia, hypotension, or bronchospasm risk in susceptible patients.
How serious is the interaction between Atenolol and Metipranolol?
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, and watch for respiratory symptoms in patients with asthma or COPD.
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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