Drug interactions
Dexmedetomidine + Hawthorn
Severity: Minor
Dexmedetomidine and Hawthorn: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Hawthorn has cardiovascular effects including mild hypotension and negative chronotropy that may add to those of dexmedetomidine. Evidence of enhanced CNS depression is weak and largely theoretical.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dexmedetomidine and Hawthorn have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Dexmedetomidine belongs to Central Nervous System; Hawthorn belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Possible additive hypotensive and bradycardic effects; the mechanism is not well established.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure and heart rate during dexmedetomidine use in patients taking hawthorn.
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 Dexmedetomidine
Other interactions of Hawthorn
- Amiodarone + Hawthorn Moderate
- Digoxin + Hawthorn Moderate
- Disopyramide + Hawthorn Moderate
- Encainide + Hawthorn Moderate
- Hawthorn + Ibutilide Moderate
- Hawthorn + Procainamide Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dexmedetomidine with Hawthorn?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dexmedetomidine and Hawthorn have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Hawthorn has cardiovascular effects including mild hypotension and negative chronotropy that may add to those of dexmedetomidine. Evidence of enhanced CNS depression is weak and largely theoretical.
How serious is the interaction between Dexmedetomidine and Hawthorn?
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 during dexmedetomidine use in patients taking hawthorn.
What other medicines interact with Dexmedetomidine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dexmedetomidine with, for example, Buprenorphine long-acting, Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates, Dextromoramide. The full list is on the Dexmedetomidine page.
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