Drug interactions
Brimonidine + Maprotiline
Severity: Minor
Brimonidine and Maprotiline: minor interaction.
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Summary
Brimonidine eye drops have minimal systemic absorption, though some drowsiness is reported. Tricyclic-type drugs may also theoretically blunt its effect, but a clinically meaningful interaction is unlikely.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brimonidine and Maprotiline 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; Maprotiline belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Possible additive sedation from systemic brimonidine absorption.
What to do
Counsel about possible drowsiness. No dose adjustment is usually 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 Maprotiline
- Arsenic trioxide + Maprotiline Contraindicated
- Disopyramide + Maprotiline Contraindicated
- Dofetilide + Maprotiline Contraindicated
- Ibutilide + Maprotiline Contraindicated
- Isocarboxazid + Maprotiline Contraindicated
- Maprotiline + Methylene blue Contraindicated
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 Maprotiline?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Brimonidine and Maprotiline 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 eye drops have minimal systemic absorption, though some drowsiness is reported. Tricyclic-type drugs may also theoretically blunt its effect, but a clinically meaningful interaction is unlikely.
How serious is the interaction between Brimonidine and Maprotiline?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Counsel about possible drowsiness. No dose adjustment is usually needed.
What other medicines interact with Maprotiline?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Maprotiline with, for example, Arsenic trioxide, Disopyramide, Dofetilide. The full list is on the Maprotiline page.
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