Drug interactions
Brimonidine + Tramadol
Severity: Minor
Brimonidine and Tramadol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Brimonidine is an alpha-2 agonist that can cause drowsiness, and its systemic absorption from eye drops is small. Additive sedation with tramadol is possible but the clinical effect is usually minor with ophthalmic use.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brimonidine and Tramadol 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; Tramadol belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depression from systemically absorbed brimonidine.
What to do
No dose change is generally required; advise patients to report excessive drowsiness. Take extra care in older adults or with frequent dosing.
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 Tramadol
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- Olanzapine / samidorphan + Tramadol Contraindicated
- Phenelzine + Tramadol Contraindicated
- Procarbazine + Tramadol Contraindicated
- Rasagiline + Tramadol Contraindicated
- Safinamide + Tramadol 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 Tramadol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Brimonidine and Tramadol 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 is an alpha-2 agonist that can cause drowsiness, and its systemic absorption from eye drops is small. Additive sedation with tramadol is possible but the clinical effect is usually minor with ophthalmic use.
How serious is the interaction between Brimonidine and Tramadol?
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 dose change is generally required; advise patients to report excessive drowsiness. Take extra care in older adults or with frequent dosing.
What other medicines interact with Tramadol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Tramadol with, for example, Isocarboxazid, Olanzapine / samidorphan, Phenelzine. The full list is on the Tramadol page.
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