Drug interactions
Brimonidine + Meperidine
Severity: Minor
Brimonidine and Meperidine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Brimonidine eye drops have limited systemic absorption but can occasionally cause drowsiness, and a clinically meaningful interaction with meperidine is unlikely at ophthalmic doses. Concern applies mainly to oral or heavy systemic exposure.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brimonidine and Meperidine 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; Meperidine belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Possible additive CNS depression from alpha-2 agonist effects, minimal with ophthalmic use.
What to do
No action beyond awareness is usually needed. Monitor for unusual drowsiness in older patients or those on high opioid doses.
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 Meperidine
- Alvimopan + Meperidine Contraindicated
- Isocarboxazid + Meperidine Contraindicated
- Meperidine + Methylene blue Contraindicated
- Meperidine + Olanzapine / samidorphan Contraindicated
- Meperidine + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Meperidine + Procarbazine 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 Meperidine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Brimonidine and Meperidine 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 limited systemic absorption but can occasionally cause drowsiness, and a clinically meaningful interaction with meperidine is unlikely at ophthalmic doses. Concern applies mainly to oral or heavy systemic exposure.
How serious is the interaction between Brimonidine and Meperidine?
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 action beyond awareness is usually needed. Monitor for unusual drowsiness in older patients or those on high opioid doses.
What other medicines interact with Meperidine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Meperidine with, for example, Alvimopan, Isocarboxazid, Methylene blue. The full list is on the Meperidine page.
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