Drug interactions
Azelastine + Metaproterenol
Severity: Minor
Azelastine and Metaproterenol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Azelastine may cause drowsiness, whereas metaproterenol is a stimulating beta-agonist. There is no established clinically significant interaction.
What this interaction means in plain words
Azelastine and Metaproterenol 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
Opposing CNS effects; no established mechanism of interaction.
What to do
No specific action is needed beyond awareness of each drug's own effects.
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 Azelastine with Metaproterenol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Azelastine and Metaproterenol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Azelastine may cause drowsiness, whereas metaproterenol is a stimulating beta-agonist. There is no established clinically significant interaction.
How serious is the interaction between Azelastine and Metaproterenol?
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 specific action is needed beyond awareness of each drug's own effects.
What other medicines interact with Azelastine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Azelastine with, for example, Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates, Methadone, Sodium oxybate. The full list is on the Azelastine page.
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