Drug interactions
Ergoloid mesylates + Pseudoephedrine
Severity: Minor
Ergoloid mesylates and Pseudoephedrine: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Ergoloid mesylates has little vasoconstrictor activity, so a meaningful additive pressor effect with pseudoephedrine is unlikely. The concern is extrapolated from other ergot derivatives.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ergoloid mesylates and Pseudoephedrine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Theoretical additive vasoconstriction; ergoloid is not a significant vasoconstrictor.
What to do
No specific action required; monitor blood pressure in hypertensive patients taking pseudoephedrine.
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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- Pseudoephedrine + Selegiline transdermal Contraindicated
- Pseudoephedrine + Tranylcypromine Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ergoloid mesylates with Pseudoephedrine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ergoloid mesylates and Pseudoephedrine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Ergoloid mesylates has little vasoconstrictor activity, so a meaningful additive pressor effect with pseudoephedrine is unlikely. The concern is extrapolated from other ergot derivatives.
How serious is the interaction between Ergoloid mesylates and Pseudoephedrine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No specific action required; monitor blood pressure in hypertensive patients taking pseudoephedrine.
What other medicines interact with Pseudoephedrine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Pseudoephedrine with, for example, Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, Rasagiline. The full list is on the Pseudoephedrine page.
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