Drug interactions
Carvedilol + Tiotropium-olodaterol
Severity: Major
Carvedilol and Tiotropium-olodaterol: major interaction.
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Summary
Carvedilol is a non-selective beta-blocker that blocks beta2 receptors, which can counteract olodaterol's bronchodilation and may trigger bronchospasm in patients with airway disease. Olodaterol's effects can in turn be reduced, leaving patients with poorer asthma or COPD control.
What this interaction means in plain words
Carvedilol and Tiotropium-olodaterol can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Carvedilol belongs to Cardiovascular; Tiotropium-olodaterol belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Pharmacodynamic antagonism, with non-selective beta blockade opposing beta2 agonist activity at bronchial receptors.
What to do
Avoid carvedilol in patients with asthma or significant COPD and choose a cardioselective beta-blocker (e.g. bisoprolol) if a beta-blocker is required.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Carvedilol with Tiotropium-olodaterol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Carvedilol and Tiotropium-olodaterol can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Carvedilol is a non-selective beta-blocker that blocks beta2 receptors, which can counteract olodaterol's bronchodilation and may trigger bronchospasm in patients with airway disease. Olodaterol's effects can in turn be reduced, leaving patients with poorer asthma or COPD control.
How serious is the interaction between Carvedilol and Tiotropium-olodaterol?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid carvedilol in patients with asthma or significant COPD and choose a cardioselective beta-blocker (e.g. bisoprolol) if a beta-blocker is required.
What other medicines interact with Tiotropium-olodaterol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Tiotropium-olodaterol with, for example, Amisulpride, Arformoterol, Arsenic trioxide. The full list is on the Tiotropium-olodaterol page.
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