Drug interactions
Esmolol + Ibuprofen
Severity: Minor
Esmolol and Ibuprofen: minor interaction.
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Summary
NSAIDs can blunt the blood pressure lowering effect of beta-blockers. With esmolol, a short-acting intravenous agent, the practical impact is limited and mainly relevant with sustained NSAID use.
What this interaction means in plain words
Esmolol and Ibuprofen 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; Ibuprofen belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
NSAID inhibition of vasodilatory prostaglandins causes sodium and water retention and opposes antihypertensive action.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure if esmolol is used in a patient on regular ibuprofen. No dose change is usually needed.
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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- Amiloride + Ibuprofen Major
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Other interactions of Esmolol
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- Amifostine + Esmolol Major
- Amiodarone + Esmolol Major
- Celiprolol + Esmolol Major
- Diltiazem + Esmolol Major
- Epinephrine racemic + Esmolol Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Esmolol with Ibuprofen?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Esmolol and Ibuprofen have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. NSAIDs can blunt the blood pressure lowering effect of beta-blockers. With esmolol, a short-acting intravenous agent, the practical impact is limited and mainly relevant with sustained NSAID use.
How serious is the interaction between Esmolol and Ibuprofen?
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 if esmolol is used in a patient on regular ibuprofen. No dose change is usually needed.
What other medicines interact with Ibuprofen?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ibuprofen with, for example, Ketorolac, Ketorolac intranasal, Acemetacin. The full list is on the Ibuprofen page.
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