Drug interactions
Norepinephrine + Timolol
Severity: Major
Norepinephrine and Timolol: major interaction.
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Summary
With nonselective beta-blockade, norepinephrine's beta effects are blocked, leaving alpha-mediated vasoconstriction unopposed. This can cause marked hypertension with reflex bradycardia, and reduced cardiac response.
What this interaction means in plain words
Norepinephrine and Timolol 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.
Why it happens
Pharmacodynamic antagonism of beta receptors, leaving unopposed alpha-adrenergic vasoconstriction.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure and heart rate continuously during norepinephrine infusion in patients on timolol. Titrate the dose carefully and treat hypertension or bradycardia promptly.
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 Timolol
- Acebutolol + Timolol Major
- Albuterol + Timolol Major
- Aldesleukin + Timolol Major
- Amifostine + Timolol Major
- Amiodarone + Timolol Major
- Arformoterol + Timolol Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Norepinephrine with Timolol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Norepinephrine and Timolol 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. With nonselective beta-blockade, norepinephrine's beta effects are blocked, leaving alpha-mediated vasoconstriction unopposed. This can cause marked hypertension with reflex bradycardia, and reduced cardiac response.
How serious is the interaction between Norepinephrine and Timolol?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood pressure and heart rate continuously during norepinephrine infusion in patients on timolol. Titrate the dose carefully and treat hypertension or bradycardia promptly.
What other medicines interact with Timolol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Timolol with, for example, Acebutolol, Albuterol, Aldesleukin. The full list is on the Timolol page.
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