Drug interactions
Esmolol + Salbutamol
Severity: Moderate
Esmolol and Salbutamol: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Esmolol is a beta-1 selective blocker that can blunt the bronchodilator effect of salbutamol, particularly at higher doses where selectivity is lost. This is of most concern in patients with asthma or COPD who may develop bronchospasm.
What this interaction means in plain words
Esmolol and Salbutamol 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.
Esmolol belongs to Cardiovascular; Salbutamol belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Pharmacodynamic antagonism at beta adrenergic receptors, with loss of cardioselectivity at higher esmolol doses.
What to do
Use the lowest effective esmolol dose and monitor respiratory status and heart rate. Be prepared to increase bronchodilator therapy if bronchospasm occurs.
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 Salbutamol
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 Salbutamol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Esmolol and Salbutamol 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. Esmolol is a beta-1 selective blocker that can blunt the bronchodilator effect of salbutamol, particularly at higher doses where selectivity is lost. This is of most concern in patients with asthma or COPD who may develop bronchospasm.
How serious is the interaction between Esmolol and Salbutamol?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Use the lowest effective esmolol dose and monitor respiratory status and heart rate. Be prepared to increase bronchodilator therapy if bronchospasm occurs.
What other medicines interact with Salbutamol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Salbutamol with, for example, Arsenic trioxide, Carvedilol, Droperidol. The full list is on the Salbutamol page.
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