Drug interactions
Brimonidine + Esketamine intranasal
Severity: Minor
Brimonidine and Esketamine intranasal: minor interaction.
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Summary
Esketamine causes sedation and dissociation, and brimonidine can cause drowsiness, mainly systemically. Additive sedation is possible, though ophthalmic brimonidine exposure is low.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brimonidine and Esketamine intranasal 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 CNS depressant effects.
What to do
Observe for excess sedation during the esketamine monitoring period. Advise patients not to drive until the day after treatment.
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 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 Esketamine intranasal?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Brimonidine and Esketamine intranasal have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Esketamine causes sedation and dissociation, and brimonidine can cause drowsiness, mainly systemically. Additive sedation is possible, though ophthalmic brimonidine exposure is low.
How serious is the interaction between Brimonidine and Esketamine intranasal?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Observe for excess sedation during the esketamine monitoring period. Advise patients not to drive until the day after treatment.
What other medicines interact with Brimonidine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Brimonidine with, for example, Isocarboxazid, Linezolid, Phenelzine. The full list is on the Brimonidine page.
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