Drug interactions
Dobutamine + Trazodone
Severity: Minor
Dobutamine and Trazodone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Trazodone is not a tricyclic and has little norepinephrine reuptake inhibition, so a meaningful potentiation of dobutamine is not expected. Its alpha-blocking activity may modestly lower blood pressure.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dobutamine and Trazodone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Dobutamine belongs to Cardiovascular; Trazodone belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
No established reuptake-based mechanism; trazodone alpha-1 antagonism may slightly blunt vasopressor effects.
What to do
No dose change is needed; monitor blood pressure and heart rate during dobutamine infusion.
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 Dobutamine
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- Methylene blue + Trazodone Contraindicated
- Phenelzine + Trazodone Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dobutamine with Trazodone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dobutamine and Trazodone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Trazodone is not a tricyclic and has little norepinephrine reuptake inhibition, so a meaningful potentiation of dobutamine is not expected. Its alpha-blocking activity may modestly lower blood pressure.
How serious is the interaction between Dobutamine and Trazodone?
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 dose change is needed; monitor blood pressure and heart rate during dobutamine infusion.
What other medicines interact with Dobutamine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dobutamine with, for example, Budesonide-formoterol, Dihydroergotamine intranasal, Dihydroergotamine. The full list is on the Dobutamine page.
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