Drug interactions
Metoprolol + Ponesimod
Severity: Major
Metoprolol and Ponesimod: major interaction.
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Summary
Ponesimod lowers heart rate on initiation, and beta-blockers add to this effect. The combination raises the risk of symptomatic bradycardia and AV conduction disturbances.
What this interaction means in plain words
Metoprolol and Ponesimod 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.
Metoprolol belongs to Cardiovascular; Ponesimod belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive negative chronotropic effects from S1P receptor modulation and beta-1 blockade.
What to do
Check resting heart rate before starting ponesimod in patients on a stable beta-blocker, and follow the labeled titration schedule. Seek cardiology advice if heart rate is low.
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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Other interactions of Metoprolol
- Metoprolol + Thioridazine Contraindicated
- Amifostine + Metoprolol Major
- Amiodarone + Metoprolol Major
- Atenolol-chlorthalidone + Metoprolol Major
- Atenolol + Metoprolol Major
- Betaxolol + Metoprolol Major
Other interactions of Ponesimod
- Fingolimod + Ponesimod Contraindicated
- Ponesimod + Siponimod Contraindicated
- Amiodarone + Ponesimod Major
- Amisulpride + Ponesimod Major
- Anagrelide + Ponesimod Major
- Anti-thymocyte + Ponesimod Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Metoprolol with Ponesimod?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Metoprolol and Ponesimod 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. Ponesimod lowers heart rate on initiation, and beta-blockers add to this effect. The combination raises the risk of symptomatic bradycardia and AV conduction disturbances.
How serious is the interaction between Metoprolol and Ponesimod?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Check resting heart rate before starting ponesimod in patients on a stable beta-blocker, and follow the labeled titration schedule. Seek cardiology advice if heart rate is low.
What other medicines interact with Metoprolol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Metoprolol with, for example, Thioridazine, Amifostine, Amiodarone. The full list is on the Metoprolol page.
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