Drug interactions
Bremelanotide + Clonidine
Severity: Minor
Bremelanotide and Clonidine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Bremelanotide may slow gastric emptying and thus delay absorption of oral drugs. The clinical effect on oral clonidine is unlikely to be meaningful, and bremelanotide itself can transiently raise blood pressure.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bremelanotide and Clonidine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Bremelanotide belongs to Genitourinary; Clonidine belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Possible delayed gastric emptying reducing the rate of oral absorption of clonidine.
What to do
No routine adjustment is needed; monitor blood pressure if clonidine is used for hypertension.
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 Bremelanotide with Clonidine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Bremelanotide and Clonidine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Bremelanotide may slow gastric emptying and thus delay absorption of oral drugs. The clinical effect on oral clonidine is unlikely to be meaningful, and bremelanotide itself can transiently raise blood pressure.
How serious is the interaction between Bremelanotide and Clonidine?
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 adjustment is needed; monitor blood pressure if clonidine is used for hypertension.
What other medicines interact with Clonidine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Clonidine with, for example, Acebutolol, Amifostine, Amiodarone. The full list is on the Clonidine page.
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