Drug interactions
Brimonidine + Cariprazine
Severity: Minor
Brimonidine and Cariprazine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Brimonidine is an alpha-2 agonist that can cause drowsiness and hypotension, and systemic absorption from eye drops is small. Cariprazine may add sedation, though with ophthalmic use the effect is typically minimal.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brimonidine and Cariprazine 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 belongs to Miscellaneous; Cariprazine belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depression and hypotensive effects from alpha-2 agonism and antipsychotic action.
What to do
Monitor for drowsiness and low blood pressure, particularly in older patients. No routine dose changes are needed.
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 Cariprazine
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 Brimonidine with Cariprazine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Brimonidine and Cariprazine 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 is an alpha-2 agonist that can cause drowsiness and hypotension, and systemic absorption from eye drops is small. Cariprazine may add sedation, though with ophthalmic use the effect is typically minimal.
How serious is the interaction between Brimonidine and Cariprazine?
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 for drowsiness and low blood pressure, particularly in older patients. No routine dose changes are needed.
What other medicines interact with Cariprazine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Cariprazine with, for example, Alfentanil, Amisulpride, Amobarbital. The full list is on the Cariprazine page.
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