Drug interactions
Bisoprolol + Brimonidine
Severity: Minor
Bisoprolol and Brimonidine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Brimonidine eye drops are absorbed systemically only to a small degree, though they can lower blood pressure and heart rate in some patients. Added effects with an oral beta-blocker are theoretically possible but rarely significant.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bisoprolol 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.
Bisoprolol belongs to Cardiovascular; Brimonidine belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Possible additive hypotensive and bradycardic effect from central alpha-2 agonism plus beta-blockade after systemic absorption.
What to do
No routine action is needed. Check pulse and blood pressure if the patient develops 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 Bisoprolol
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 Bisoprolol with Brimonidine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Bisoprolol 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 eye drops are absorbed systemically only to a small degree, though they can lower blood pressure and heart rate in some patients. Added effects with an oral beta-blocker are theoretically possible but rarely significant.
How serious is the interaction between Bisoprolol 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: No routine action is needed. Check pulse and blood pressure if the patient develops dizziness or fatigue.
What other medicines interact with Bisoprolol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Bisoprolol with, for example, Aldesleukin, Amifostine, Amiodarone. The full list is on the Bisoprolol page.
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