Drug interactions
Ciprofloxacin + Timolol
Severity: Minor
Ciprofloxacin and Timolol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Systemic interaction with oral timolol is theoretical, with only limited reports of altered beta blocker levels. Any effect would likely be additive bradycardia or hypotension.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ciprofloxacin and Timolol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Ciprofloxacin belongs to Anti Bacterial; Timolol belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Possible minor inhibition of timolol metabolism; mechanism is not established.
What to do
No routine adjustment is needed; monitor heart rate and blood pressure when starting ciprofloxacin.
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 Ciprofloxacin
- Agomelatine + Ciprofloxacin Contraindicated
- Ciprofloxacin + Fezolinetant Contraindicated
- Ciprofloxacin + Thioridazine Contraindicated
- Ciprofloxacin + Tizanidine Contraindicated
- Ciprofloxacin + Vandetanib Contraindicated
- Alosetron + Ciprofloxacin Major
Other interactions of Timolol
- Acebutolol + Timolol Major
- Aldesleukin + Timolol Major
- Amifostine + Timolol Major
- Amiodarone + Timolol Major
- Arformoterol + Timolol Major
- Atenolol-chlorthalidone + Timolol Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ciprofloxacin with Timolol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ciprofloxacin and Timolol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Systemic interaction with oral timolol is theoretical, with only limited reports of altered beta blocker levels. Any effect would likely be additive bradycardia or hypotension.
How serious is the interaction between Ciprofloxacin and Timolol?
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 adjustment is needed; monitor heart rate and blood pressure when starting ciprofloxacin.
What other medicines interact with Ciprofloxacin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ciprofloxacin with, for example, Agomelatine, Fezolinetant, Thioridazine. The full list is on the Ciprofloxacin page.
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