Drug interactions
Betaxolol + Brimonidine
Severity: Minor
Betaxolol and Brimonidine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Brimonidine is an alpha-2 agonist, usually given ophthalmically with limited systemic absorption, which may cause some bradycardia or hypotension. Combined with betaxolol the effect is usually small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Betaxolol and Brimonidine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Betaxolol belongs to Cardiovascular; Brimonidine belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Possible additive hypotensive and bradycardic effects from alpha-2 agonism and beta-blockade.
What to do
Usually no action is required. Monitor pulse and blood pressure if the patient reports dizziness or fatigue.
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 Betaxolol
- Acebutolol + Betaxolol Major
- Aldesleukin + Betaxolol Major
- Amifostine + Betaxolol Major
- Amiodarone + Betaxolol Major
- Atenolol-chlorthalidone + Betaxolol Major
- Atenolol + Betaxolol Major
Other interactions of Brimonidine
- Brimonidine + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Linezolid Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Rasagiline Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Selegiline Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Betaxolol with Brimonidine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Betaxolol and Brimonidine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Brimonidine is an alpha-2 agonist, usually given ophthalmically with limited systemic absorption, which may cause some bradycardia or hypotension. Combined with betaxolol the effect is usually small.
How serious is the interaction between Betaxolol and Brimonidine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Usually no action is required. Monitor pulse and blood pressure if the patient reports dizziness or fatigue.
What other medicines interact with Betaxolol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Betaxolol with, for example, Acebutolol, Aldesleukin, Amifostine. The full list is on the Betaxolol page.
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