Drug interactions
Marijuana + Pirbuterol
Severity: Minor
Marijuana and Pirbuterol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Cannabis can cause tachycardia, and beta-agonists also increase heart rate. Combined use may add to palpitations and cardiovascular stress, particularly in those with heart disease.
What this interaction means in plain words
Marijuana and Pirbuterol 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 tachycardic effects of cannabinoid sympathetic activation and beta-2 agonism.
What to do
Advise patients with cardiac disease to avoid cannabis, and monitor heart rate if both are used.
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 Marijuana with Pirbuterol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Marijuana and Pirbuterol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Cannabis can cause tachycardia, and beta-agonists also increase heart rate. Combined use may add to palpitations and cardiovascular stress, particularly in those with heart disease.
How serious is the interaction between Marijuana and Pirbuterol?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise patients with cardiac disease to avoid cannabis, and monitor heart rate if both are used.
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