Drug interactions
Betaxolol + Indacaterol
Severity: Moderate
Betaxolol and Indacaterol: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Betaxolol blocks beta receptors and can oppose the bronchodilator effect of indacaterol, with a risk of bronchospasm in patients with airway disease. Betaxolol is cardioselective, which reduces but does not eliminate the risk.
What this interaction means in plain words
Betaxolol and Indacaterol 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; Indacaterol belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Pharmacodynamic antagonism at beta-adrenergic receptors.
What to do
Avoid beta-blockers in COPD unless clearly needed; if used, choose a cardioselective agent at the lowest dose and monitor lung function and symptoms.
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 Indacaterol
Other interactions of Betaxolol
- Acebutolol + Betaxolol Major
- Aldesleukin + Betaxolol Major
- Amifostine + Betaxolol Major
- Amiodarone + Betaxolol Major
- Atenolol-chlorthalidone + Betaxolol Major
- Atenolol + Betaxolol Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Betaxolol with Indacaterol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Betaxolol and Indacaterol 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 receptors and can oppose the bronchodilator effect of indacaterol, with a risk of bronchospasm in patients with airway disease. Betaxolol is cardioselective, which reduces but does not eliminate the risk.
How serious is the interaction between Betaxolol and Indacaterol?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid beta-blockers in COPD unless clearly needed; if used, choose a cardioselective agent at the lowest dose and monitor lung function and symptoms.
What other medicines interact with Indacaterol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Indacaterol with, for example, Adagrasib, Amiodarone, Amisulpride. The full list is on the Indacaterol page.
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