Drug interactions
Brimonidine + Trandolapril
Severity: Minor
Brimonidine and Trandolapril: minor interaction.
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Summary
Brimonidine eye drops can be absorbed systemically in small amounts and may occasionally cause hypotension. The combined effect with trandolapril is likely small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brimonidine and Trandolapril 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; Trandolapril belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Possible additive hypotension from small systemic exposure to the alpha-2 agonist.
What to do
No routine action is needed; ask about dizziness and check blood pressure if symptoms arise.
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
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- Brimonidine + Linezolid Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Rasagiline Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Selegiline Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Brimonidine with Trandolapril?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Brimonidine and Trandolapril 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 can be absorbed systemically in small amounts and may occasionally cause hypotension. The combined effect with trandolapril is likely small.
How serious is the interaction between Brimonidine and Trandolapril?
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; ask about dizziness and check blood pressure if symptoms arise.
What other medicines interact with Trandolapril?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Trandolapril with, for example, Aliskiren, Protein a column, Sacubitril / valsartan. The full list is on the Trandolapril page.
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