Drug interactions
Isoproterenol + Propylhexedrine
Severity: Moderate
Isoproterenol and Propylhexedrine: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Both drugs stimulate the sympathetic system, isoproterenol directly through beta receptors and propylhexedrine as an indirect-acting sympathomimetic decongestant. Together they may produce additive tachycardia, palpitations and blood pressure elevation.
What this interaction means in plain words
Isoproterenol and Propylhexedrine 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 belongs to Respiratory; Propylhexedrine belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Additive sympathomimetic pharmacodynamic effects on the cardiovascular system.
What to do
Monitor heart rate, rhythm and blood pressure during co-use. Avoid additional sympathomimetic decongestants in patients with arrhythmia or ischemic heart disease.
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 Isoproterenol
Other interactions of Propylhexedrine
- Isocarboxazid + Propylhexedrine Contraindicated
- Phenelzine + Propylhexedrine Contraindicated
- Linezolid + Propylhexedrine Major
- Propylhexedrine + Selegiline Major
- Propylhexedrine + Tranylcypromine Major
- Adrenaline-articaine + Propylhexedrine Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Isoproterenol with Propylhexedrine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Isoproterenol and Propylhexedrine 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. Both drugs stimulate the sympathetic system, isoproterenol directly through beta receptors and propylhexedrine as an indirect-acting sympathomimetic decongestant. Together they may produce additive tachycardia, palpitations and blood pressure elevation.
How serious is the interaction between Isoproterenol and Propylhexedrine?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor heart rate, rhythm and blood pressure during co-use. Avoid additional sympathomimetic decongestants in patients with arrhythmia or ischemic heart disease.
What other medicines interact with Isoproterenol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Isoproterenol with, for example, Adrenaline-articaine, Bisoprolol, Budesonide-formoterol. The full list is on the Isoproterenol page.
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