Drug interactions
Dopamine + Hyaluronidase
Severity: Major
Dopamine and Hyaluronidase: major interaction.
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Summary
Hyaluronidase increases tissue dispersion and absorption of injected drugs. Using it with dopamine or alpha agonists could enhance local vasoconstriction effects or systemic absorption, and may worsen extravasation injury.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dopamine and Hyaluronidase can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Dopamine belongs to Cardiovascular; Hyaluronidase belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Hyaluronidase breaks down hyaluronic acid in connective tissue, increasing spread and absorption of dopamine.
What to do
Do not use hyaluronidase to promote dispersion of dopamine or alpha agonists.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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Other interactions of Hyaluronidase
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- Clomipramine + Dopamine Major
- Desipramine + Dopamine Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dopamine with Hyaluronidase?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Dopamine and Hyaluronidase can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Hyaluronidase increases tissue dispersion and absorption of injected drugs. Using it with dopamine or alpha agonists could enhance local vasoconstriction effects or systemic absorption, and may worsen extravasation injury.
How serious is the interaction between Dopamine and Hyaluronidase?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Do not use hyaluronidase to promote dispersion of dopamine or alpha agonists.
What other medicines interact with Hyaluronidase?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Hyaluronidase with, for example, Adrenaline-articaine, Lidocaine, Acetylsalicylic acid. The full list is on the Hyaluronidase page.
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