Drug interactions
Betaxolol + Dobutamine
Severity: Moderate
Betaxolol and Dobutamine: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Betaxolol blocks beta-1 receptors and so opposes the inotropic and chronotropic effects of dobutamine. Dobutamine may be less effective, and unopposed alpha-adrenergic effects can raise blood pressure.
What this interaction means in plain words
Betaxolol and Dobutamine can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Betaxolol belongs to Cardiovascular; Dobutamine belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Competitive antagonism at beta-1 adrenergic receptors by betaxolol against dobutamine agonism.
What to do
Monitor hemodynamics closely and expect to use higher dobutamine doses, or consider an alternative inotrope such as a phosphodiesterase inhibitor in patients on beta-blockers.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Other interactions of Dobutamine
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Betaxolol with Dobutamine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Betaxolol and Dobutamine can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Betaxolol blocks beta-1 receptors and so opposes the inotropic and chronotropic effects of dobutamine. Dobutamine may be less effective, and unopposed alpha-adrenergic effects can raise blood pressure.
How serious is the interaction between Betaxolol and Dobutamine?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor hemodynamics closely and expect to use higher dobutamine doses, or consider an alternative inotrope such as a phosphodiesterase inhibitor in patients on beta-blockers.
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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