Drug interactions
Indacaterol + Isoproterenol
Severity: Moderate
Indacaterol and Isoproterenol: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Isoproterenol is a nonselective beta agonist and combining it with indacaterol can intensify sympathomimetic effects such as tachycardia, tremor, arrhythmia and hypokalemia.
What this interaction means in plain words
Indacaterol and Isoproterenol 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.
Indacaterol belongs to Respiratory; Isoproterenol belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Additive beta-adrenergic receptor stimulation.
What to do
Avoid concurrent use of other beta agonists unless required, and monitor heart rate, ECG and serum potassium if combined.
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 Indacaterol
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Indacaterol with Isoproterenol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Indacaterol and Isoproterenol 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. Isoproterenol is a nonselective beta agonist and combining it with indacaterol can intensify sympathomimetic effects such as tachycardia, tremor, arrhythmia and hypokalemia.
How serious is the interaction between Indacaterol and Isoproterenol?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid concurrent use of other beta agonists unless required, and monitor heart rate, ECG and serum potassium if combined.
What other medicines interact with Indacaterol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Indacaterol with, for example, Adagrasib, Amiodarone, Amisulpride. The full list is on the Indacaterol page.
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