Drug interactions
Isoproterenol + Methamphetamine
Severity: Major
Isoproterenol and Methamphetamine: major interaction.
Last updated Sources: US FDA label
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Summary
Both drugs stimulate the sympathetic system, so together they can cause tachycardia, arrhythmias and blood pressure changes. Patients with ischemic heart disease or arrhythmia are at the greatest risk.
What this interaction means in plain words
Isoproterenol and Methamphetamine can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Isoproterenol belongs to Respiratory; Methamphetamine belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive adrenergic stimulation from direct beta-agonism and indirect catecholamine release.
What to do
Avoid the combination where possible; if isoproterenol is required, use continuous ECG and blood pressure monitoring and titrate to the lowest effective dose.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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References
Other interactions of Methamphetamine
- Isocarboxazid + Methamphetamine Contraindicated
- Linezolid + Methamphetamine Contraindicated
- Methamphetamine + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Methamphetamine + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Methamphetamine + Rasagiline Contraindicated
- Methamphetamine + Safinamide Contraindicated
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Isoproterenol with Methamphetamine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Isoproterenol and Methamphetamine can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Both drugs stimulate the sympathetic system, so together they can cause tachycardia, arrhythmias and blood pressure changes. Patients with ischemic heart disease or arrhythmia are at the greatest risk.
How serious is the interaction between Isoproterenol and Methamphetamine?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid the combination where possible; if isoproterenol is required, use continuous ECG and blood pressure monitoring and titrate to the lowest effective dose.
What other medicines interact with Methamphetamine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Methamphetamine with, for example, Isocarboxazid, Linezolid, Phenelzine. The full list is on the Methamphetamine page.
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