Drug interactions
Dasiglucagon + Metoprolol
Severity: Minor
Dasiglucagon and Metoprolol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Dasiglucagon may release catecholamines, and beta-blockade can alter the response, causing transient rises in blood pressure and pulse. The hyperglycemic response may be less predictable in the setting of beta-blockade.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dasiglucagon and Metoprolol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Dasiglucagon belongs to Endocrine; Metoprolol belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Pharmacodynamic interaction between glucagon-induced catecholamine release and beta-adrenergic blockade.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure and heart rate after dasiglucagon administration and confirm glucose recovery.
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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- Amiodarone + Metoprolol Major
- Atenolol-chlorthalidone + Metoprolol Major
- Atenolol + Metoprolol Major
- Betaxolol + Metoprolol Major
Other interactions of Dasiglucagon
- Atenolol + Dasiglucagon Moderate
- Dasiglucagon + Esmolol Moderate
- Dasiglucagon + Propranolol Moderate
- Dasiglucagon + Timolol Moderate
- Dasiglucagon + Warfarin Moderate
- Atenolol-chlorthalidone + Dasiglucagon Minor
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dasiglucagon with Metoprolol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dasiglucagon and Metoprolol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Dasiglucagon may release catecholamines, and beta-blockade can alter the response, causing transient rises in blood pressure and pulse. The hyperglycemic response may be less predictable in the setting of beta-blockade.
How serious is the interaction between Dasiglucagon and Metoprolol?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood pressure and heart rate after dasiglucagon administration and confirm glucose recovery.
What other medicines interact with Metoprolol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Metoprolol with, for example, Thioridazine, Amifostine, Amiodarone. The full list is on the Metoprolol page.
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