Drug interactions
Esmolol + Levobetaxolol
Severity: Minor
Esmolol and Levobetaxolol: 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
Ophthalmic betaxolol can be systemically absorbed and add to beta-blockade, causing additive bradycardia or hypotension. The effect is usually small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Esmolol and Levobetaxolol 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
Additive beta-1 adrenergic blockade.
What to do
Monitor heart rate and blood pressure during esmolol infusion in patients using the eye drops.
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
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Esmolol with Levobetaxolol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Esmolol and Levobetaxolol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Ophthalmic betaxolol can be systemically absorbed and add to beta-blockade, causing additive bradycardia or hypotension. The effect is usually small.
How serious is the interaction between Esmolol and Levobetaxolol?
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 heart rate and blood pressure during esmolol infusion in patients using the eye drops.
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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