Drug interactions
Dopexamine + Esmolol
Severity: Moderate
Dopexamine and Esmolol: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Dopexamine acts mainly through beta-2 and dopamine receptors, and esmolol opposes its beta-mediated effects. The result can be reduced hemodynamic benefit and unpredictable changes in blood pressure.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dopexamine and Esmolol can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Why it happens
Pharmacodynamic antagonism of beta adrenergic receptor stimulation by esmolol.
What to do
Avoid routine co-infusion because the drugs have opposing aims. If both are required, monitor hemodynamics continuously and adjust doses to response.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Other interactions of Esmolol
- Acebutolol + Esmolol Major
- Amifostine + Esmolol Major
- Amiodarone + Esmolol Major
- Celiprolol + Esmolol Major
- Diltiazem + Esmolol Major
- Epinephrine racemic + Esmolol Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dopexamine with Esmolol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Dopexamine and Esmolol can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Dopexamine acts mainly through beta-2 and dopamine receptors, and esmolol opposes its beta-mediated effects. The result can be reduced hemodynamic benefit and unpredictable changes in blood pressure.
How serious is the interaction between Dopexamine and Esmolol?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid routine co-infusion because the drugs have opposing aims. If both are required, monitor hemodynamics continuously and adjust doses to response.
What other medicines interact with Esmolol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Esmolol with, for example, Acebutolol, Amifostine, Amiodarone. The full list is on the Esmolol page.
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