Drug interactions
Dopexamine + Eprosartan
Severity: Minor
Dopexamine and Eprosartan: minor interaction.
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Summary
Dopexamine is an intravenous catecholamine analog used in critical care, and it lowers potassium modestly through beta-2 stimulation. Its vasodilatory action may add to eprosartan's blood pressure lowering and cause hypotension.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dopexamine and Eprosartan have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Additive vasodilation from dopexamine's beta-2 and dopamine receptor agonism and angiotensin receptor blockade, with beta-2 mediated potassium shift into cells.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure and serum potassium during dopexamine infusion in patients taking eprosartan.
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 Eprosartan
- Aliskiren + Eprosartan Contraindicated
- Eprosartan + Sparsentan Contraindicated
- Amifostine + Eprosartan Major
- Amiloride + Eprosartan Major
- Amlodipine-benazepril + Eprosartan Major
- Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan + Eprosartan Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dopexamine with Eprosartan?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dopexamine and Eprosartan have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Dopexamine is an intravenous catecholamine analog used in critical care, and it lowers potassium modestly through beta-2 stimulation. Its vasodilatory action may add to eprosartan's blood pressure lowering and cause hypotension.
How serious is the interaction between Dopexamine and Eprosartan?
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 serum potassium during dopexamine infusion in patients taking eprosartan.
What other medicines interact with Eprosartan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Eprosartan with, for example, Aliskiren, Sparsentan, Amifostine. The full list is on the Eprosartan page.
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