Drug interactions
Dexmedetomidine + Papaverine
Severity: Minor
Dexmedetomidine and Papaverine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Papaverine is a vasodilator without meaningful sedative action, so additive sedation is not expected. Possible additive hypotension is minor and not well documented.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dexmedetomidine and Papaverine 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; Papaverine belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Possible additive vasodilatory and hypotensive effects; no established sedative mechanism.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure during co-administration.
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 Papaverine
- Givinostat + Papaverine Major
- Bretylium + Papaverine Moderate
- Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates + Papaverine Moderate
- Carbidopa-entacapone-levodopa + Papaverine Moderate
- Carbidopa-levodopa + Papaverine Moderate
- Carbidopa + Papaverine Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dexmedetomidine with Papaverine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dexmedetomidine and Papaverine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Papaverine is a vasodilator without meaningful sedative action, so additive sedation is not expected. Possible additive hypotension is minor and not well documented.
How serious is the interaction between Dexmedetomidine and Papaverine?
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 during co-administration.
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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