Drug interactions
Dopexamine + Labetalol
Severity: Moderate
Dopexamine and Labetalol: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Labetalol blocks beta-adrenergic receptors and can reduce the hemodynamic effects of dopexamine, which acts mainly as a beta-2 and dopamine receptor agonist. The expected inotropic and vasodilatory response may be reduced.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dopexamine and Labetalol 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 at beta-adrenergic receptors.
What to do
Monitor hemodynamic response and titrate dopexamine to effect. Consider holding labetalol in acute settings where full beta-agonist response is needed.
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 Labetalol
- Amifostine + Labetalol Major
- Amiodarone + Labetalol Major
- Atenolol-chlorthalidone + Labetalol Major
- Atenolol + Labetalol Major
- Betaxolol + Labetalol Major
- Bisoprolol + Labetalol Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dopexamine with Labetalol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Dopexamine and Labetalol 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. Labetalol blocks beta-adrenergic receptors and can reduce the hemodynamic effects of dopexamine, which acts mainly as a beta-2 and dopamine receptor agonist. The expected inotropic and vasodilatory response may be reduced.
How serious is the interaction between Dopexamine and Labetalol?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor hemodynamic response and titrate dopexamine to effect. Consider holding labetalol in acute settings where full beta-agonist response is needed.
What other medicines interact with Labetalol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Labetalol with, for example, Amifostine, Amiodarone, Atenolol-chlorthalidone. The full list is on the Labetalol page.
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