Drug interactions
Dopamine + Sevoflurane
Severity: Minor
Dopamine and Sevoflurane: minor interaction.
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Summary
Sevoflurane has little myocardial sensitization to catecholamines compared with older halogenated agents. Dopamine can still cause tachyarrhythmias and blood pressure changes under anesthesia, which are generally manageable.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dopamine and Sevoflurane have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Dopamine belongs to Cardiovascular; Sevoflurane belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Minor sensitization of the myocardium to catecholamines by the volatile anesthetic.
What to do
Titrate dopamine to effect with routine ECG and blood pressure monitoring.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dopamine with Sevoflurane?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dopamine and Sevoflurane have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Sevoflurane has little myocardial sensitization to catecholamines compared with older halogenated agents. Dopamine can still cause tachyarrhythmias and blood pressure changes under anesthesia, which are generally manageable.
How serious is the interaction between Dopamine and Sevoflurane?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Titrate dopamine to effect with routine ECG and blood pressure monitoring.
What other medicines interact with Dopamine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dopamine with, for example, Dihydroergotamine intranasal, Dihydroergotamine, Promethazine. The full list is on the Dopamine page.
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