Drug interactions
Brimonidine + Lofepramine
Severity: Minor
Brimonidine and Lofepramine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Tricyclic antidepressants may blunt the effect of alpha-2 agonists such as brimonidine, and the brimonidine label advises caution with this class. The clinical effect on intraocular pressure lowering is uncertain and probably small with lofepramine.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brimonidine and Lofepramine 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
Tricyclics block neuronal amine reuptake and may oppose alpha-2 agonist actions, although the mechanism is not firmly established.
What to do
Check intraocular pressure control after starting lofepramine in a patient on brimonidine. Switch to another glaucoma agent if the response is lost.
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 Lofepramine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Brimonidine and Lofepramine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Tricyclic antidepressants may blunt the effect of alpha-2 agonists such as brimonidine, and the brimonidine label advises caution with this class. The clinical effect on intraocular pressure lowering is uncertain and probably small with lofepramine.
How serious is the interaction between Brimonidine and Lofepramine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Check intraocular pressure control after starting lofepramine in a patient on brimonidine. Switch to another glaucoma agent if the response is lost.
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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