Drug interactions
Betaxolol + Levobetaxolol
Severity: Moderate
Betaxolol and Levobetaxolol: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Levobetaxolol is the active S-enantiomer of betaxolol, so combining them duplicates beta-blocking therapy. Systemic effects such as bradycardia, hypotension and bronchospasm may be additive.
What this interaction means in plain words
Betaxolol and Levobetaxolol 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.
Why it happens
Therapeutic duplication of beta-1 selective adrenergic blockade.
What to do
Avoid concurrent use and use a single beta blocker. If both are used, monitor heart rate, blood pressure and respiratory status.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Betaxolol with Levobetaxolol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Betaxolol and Levobetaxolol 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. Levobetaxolol is the active S-enantiomer of betaxolol, so combining them duplicates beta-blocking therapy. Systemic effects such as bradycardia, hypotension and bronchospasm may be additive.
How serious is the interaction between Betaxolol and Levobetaxolol?
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 concurrent use and use a single beta blocker. If both are used, monitor heart rate, blood pressure and respiratory status.
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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