Drug interactions
Epinephrine + Xylometazoline
Severity: Moderate
Epinephrine and Xylometazoline: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Xylometazoline is an alpha-adrenergic vasoconstrictor, and epinephrine adds further adrenergic stimulation. Together they can raise blood pressure and heart rate more than either drug alone, which matters in patients with hypertension or heart disease. Xylometazoline is applied intranasally, so the effect is mainly seen with heavy use or in susceptible patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Epinephrine and Xylometazoline 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.
Epinephrine belongs to Endocrine; Xylometazoline belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Additive alpha- and beta-adrenergic agonist effects produce cardiovascular stimulation and vasoconstriction.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure and heart rate when systemic or injected epinephrine is given to a patient using xylometazoline. Limit decongestant use in patients with cardiovascular disease.
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 Xylometazoline
- Selegiline + Xylometazoline Contraindicated
- Ergotamine + Xylometazoline Major
- Isocarboxazid + Xylometazoline Major
- Phenelzine + Xylometazoline Major
- Tranylcypromine + Xylometazoline Major
- Amitriptyline + Xylometazoline Moderate
Other interactions of Epinephrine
- Epinephrine + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Epinephrine + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Epinephrine + Tranylcypromine Contraindicated
- Acebutolol + Epinephrine Major
- Amitriptyline + Epinephrine Major
- Amoxapine + Epinephrine Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Epinephrine with Xylometazoline?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Epinephrine and Xylometazoline 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. Xylometazoline is an alpha-adrenergic vasoconstrictor, and epinephrine adds further adrenergic stimulation. Together they can raise blood pressure and heart rate more than either drug alone, which matters in patients with hypertension or heart disease. Xylometazoline is applied intranasally, so the effect is mainly seen with heavy use or in susceptible patients.
How serious is the interaction between Epinephrine and Xylometazoline?
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 blood pressure and heart rate when systemic or injected epinephrine is given to a patient using xylometazoline. Limit decongestant use in patients with cardiovascular disease.
What other medicines interact with Xylometazoline?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Xylometazoline with, for example, Selegiline, Ergotamine, Isocarboxazid. The full list is on the Xylometazoline page.
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