Drug interactions
Esmolol + Hawthorn
Severity: Minor
Esmolol and Hawthorn: 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
Hawthorn has mild blood pressure lowering and cardiac effects and could add to those of esmolol. The evidence is limited and clinical impact is probably small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Esmolol and Hawthorn have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Esmolol belongs to Cardiovascular; Hawthorn belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Possible additive vasodilatory and cardiac effects; the mechanism is not firmly established.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure and heart rate if hawthorn is used with a beta-blocker.
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 Esmolol
- Acebutolol + Esmolol Major
- Amifostine + Esmolol Major
- Amiodarone + Esmolol Major
- Celiprolol + Esmolol Major
- Diltiazem + Esmolol Major
- Epinephrine racemic + Esmolol Major
Other interactions of Hawthorn
- Amiodarone + Hawthorn Moderate
- Digoxin + Hawthorn Moderate
- Disopyramide + Hawthorn Moderate
- Encainide + Hawthorn Moderate
- Hawthorn + Ibutilide Moderate
- Hawthorn + Procainamide Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Esmolol with Hawthorn?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Esmolol and Hawthorn have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Hawthorn has mild blood pressure lowering and cardiac effects and could add to those of esmolol. The evidence is limited and clinical impact is probably small.
How serious is the interaction between Esmolol and Hawthorn?
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 if hawthorn is used with a beta-blocker.
What other medicines interact with Esmolol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Esmolol with, for example, Acebutolol, Amifostine, Amiodarone. The full list is on the Esmolol page.
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