Drug interactions
Epinephrine + Lofexidine
Severity: Minor
Epinephrine and Lofexidine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Lofexidine lowers sympathetic outflow and blood pressure, whereas epinephrine is a sympathomimetic pressor. Epinephrine may partly counter lofexidine's effects, though the clinical significance is unclear.
What this interaction means in plain words
Epinephrine and Lofexidine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Epinephrine belongs to Endocrine; Lofexidine belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Opposing adrenergic effects: central alpha-2 agonism versus direct adrenergic receptor stimulation.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure and heart rate when epinephrine is given therapeutically, such as in anaphylaxis, and treat as clinically indicated.
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 Lofexidine
- Adagrasib + Lofexidine Major
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- Amiodarone + Lofexidine Major
- Amisulpride + Lofexidine Major
- Anagrelide + Lofexidine Major
- Apomorphine + Lofexidine Major
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- Epinephrine + Tranylcypromine Contraindicated
- Acebutolol + Epinephrine Major
- Amitriptyline + Epinephrine Major
- Amoxapine + Epinephrine Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Epinephrine with Lofexidine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Epinephrine and Lofexidine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Lofexidine lowers sympathetic outflow and blood pressure, whereas epinephrine is a sympathomimetic pressor. Epinephrine may partly counter lofexidine's effects, though the clinical significance is unclear.
How serious is the interaction between Epinephrine and Lofexidine?
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 heart rate when epinephrine is given therapeutically, such as in anaphylaxis, and treat as clinically indicated.
What other medicines interact with Lofexidine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Lofexidine with, for example, Adagrasib, Alfuzosin, Amiodarone. The full list is on the Lofexidine page.
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