Drug interactions
Dopexamine + Timolol
Severity: Moderate
Dopexamine and Timolol: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Timolol antagonizes the beta-2 and beta-1 agonist effects of dopexamine, reducing its hemodynamic benefit. Blocked vasodilation and cardiac stimulation may make the response unpredictable.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dopexamine and Timolol 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
Competitive beta-adrenergic receptor blockade by timolol opposes dopexamine's agonist effects.
What to do
Monitor hemodynamics closely and titrate dopexamine to effect, or consider holding the beta-blocker if clinically appropriate.
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 Timolol
- Acebutolol + Timolol Major
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- Amiodarone + Timolol Major
- Arformoterol + Timolol Major
- Atenolol-chlorthalidone + Timolol Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dopexamine with Timolol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Dopexamine and Timolol 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. Timolol antagonizes the beta-2 and beta-1 agonist effects of dopexamine, reducing its hemodynamic benefit. Blocked vasodilation and cardiac stimulation may make the response unpredictable.
How serious is the interaction between Dopexamine and Timolol?
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 hemodynamics closely and titrate dopexamine to effect, or consider holding the beta-blocker if clinically appropriate.
What other medicines interact with Timolol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Timolol with, for example, Acebutolol, Aldesleukin, Amifostine. The full list is on the Timolol page.
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