Drug interactions
Brimonidine + Ramelteon
Severity: Minor
Brimonidine and Ramelteon: minor interaction.
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Summary
Brimonidine can cause drowsiness when systemically absorbed from eye drops, so additive sedation with ramelteon is possible. Systemic exposure from ophthalmic use is low, making the interaction unlikely to matter.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brimonidine and Ramelteon 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; Ramelteon belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Possible additive CNS depression from systemically absorbed brimonidine.
What to do
No routine action is needed; advise the patient to report excessive drowsiness.
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 Ramelteon
- Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates + Ramelteon Contraindicated
- Fluvoxamine + Ramelteon Contraindicated
- Ramelteon + Sodium oxybate Contraindicated
- Alfentanil + Ramelteon Moderate
- Amitriptyline + Ramelteon Moderate
- Amobarbital + Ramelteon Moderate
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 Ramelteon?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Brimonidine and Ramelteon 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 can cause drowsiness when systemically absorbed from eye drops, so additive sedation with ramelteon is possible. Systemic exposure from ophthalmic use is low, making the interaction unlikely to matter.
How serious is the interaction between Brimonidine and Ramelteon?
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 routine action is needed; advise the patient to report excessive drowsiness.
What other medicines interact with Ramelteon?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ramelteon with, for example, Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates, Fluvoxamine, Sodium oxybate. The full list is on the Ramelteon page.
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