Drug interactions
Levobetaxolol + Nadolol
Severity: Minor
Levobetaxolol and Nadolol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Levobetaxolol is an ophthalmic beta-blocker with some systemic absorption, so it may add to systemic beta-blockade in patients taking oral nadolol. This may increase bradycardia or hypotension.
What this interaction means in plain words
Levobetaxolol and Nadolol 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-adrenergic blockade.
What to do
Monitor heart rate and blood pressure; avoid duplicate beta-blockade where an alternative glaucoma agent is available.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Levobetaxolol with Nadolol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Levobetaxolol and Nadolol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Levobetaxolol is an ophthalmic beta-blocker with some systemic absorption, so it may add to systemic beta-blockade in patients taking oral nadolol. This may increase bradycardia or hypotension.
How serious is the interaction between Levobetaxolol and Nadolol?
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; avoid duplicate beta-blockade where an alternative glaucoma agent is available.
What other medicines interact with Nadolol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Nadolol with, for example, Acebutolol, Adrenaline-articaine, Albuterol. The full list is on the Nadolol page.
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