Drug interactions
Celiprolol + Formoterol
Severity: Moderate
Celiprolol and Formoterol: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Celiprolol is a beta-blocker with beta-1 selectivity and can blunt the bronchodilator effect of formoterol. This may reduce asthma or COPD control, and beta-blockade may leave patients less responsive to rescue beta-agonists. Celiprolol also has some partial beta-2 agonist activity, so the effect may be less than with other beta-blockers.
What this interaction means in plain words
Celiprolol and Formoterol can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Why it happens
Pharmacodynamic antagonism at beta-adrenergic receptors between the beta-blocker and the beta-2 agonist.
What to do
Monitor respiratory symptoms and lung function when the two are combined. Use only if the beta-blocker is clearly needed, and consider a non-beta-blocker alternative in patients with significant airway disease.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Celiprolol with Formoterol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Celiprolol and Formoterol can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Celiprolol is a beta-blocker with beta-1 selectivity and can blunt the bronchodilator effect of formoterol. This may reduce asthma or COPD control, and beta-blockade may leave patients less responsive to rescue beta-agonists. Celiprolol also has some partial beta-2 agonist activity, so the effect may be less than with other beta-blockers.
How serious is the interaction between Celiprolol and Formoterol?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor respiratory symptoms and lung function when the two are combined. Use only if the beta-blocker is clearly needed, and consider a non-beta-blocker alternative in patients with significant airway disease.
What other medicines interact with Formoterol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Formoterol with, for example, Adagrasib, Amiodarone, Amisulpride. The full list is on the Formoterol page.
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