Drug interactions
Bisoprolol + Isradipine
Severity: Minor
Bisoprolol and Isradipine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Both drugs lower blood pressure, so the combination may be useful but can cause excessive hypotension. Isradipine has minimal effect on AV conduction, so the risk of bradycardia or heart block is lower than with verapamil or diltiazem.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bisoprolol and Isradipine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Additive blood pressure lowering from calcium channel blockade and beta-adrenergic blockade.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure and heart rate when starting or adjusting either drug. Watch for signs of worsening heart failure.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Bisoprolol with Isradipine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Bisoprolol and Isradipine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Both drugs lower blood pressure, so the combination may be useful but can cause excessive hypotension. Isradipine has minimal effect on AV conduction, so the risk of bradycardia or heart block is lower than with verapamil or diltiazem.
How serious is the interaction between Bisoprolol and Isradipine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood pressure and heart rate when starting or adjusting either drug. Watch for signs of worsening heart failure.
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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