Drug interactions
Norepinephrine + Trimipramine
Severity: Major
Norepinephrine and Trimipramine: major interaction.
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Summary
Tricyclic antidepressants block norepinephrine reuptake and can markedly enhance the pressor response to intravenous norepinephrine, with risk of severe hypertension and arrhythmia.
What this interaction means in plain words
Norepinephrine and Trimipramine 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
Inhibition of neuronal norepinephrine reuptake leads to exaggerated adrenergic receptor stimulation.
What to do
If norepinephrine is required, start at a low dose and titrate carefully with continuous blood pressure and ECG monitoring. Be prepared to reduce the infusion rate quickly.
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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- Dofetilide + Trimipramine Contraindicated
- Ibutilide + Trimipramine Contraindicated
- Isocarboxazid + Trimipramine Contraindicated
- Pentamidine + Trimipramine Contraindicated
- Phenelzine + Trimipramine Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Norepinephrine with Trimipramine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Norepinephrine and Trimipramine 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. Tricyclic antidepressants block norepinephrine reuptake and can markedly enhance the pressor response to intravenous norepinephrine, with risk of severe hypertension and arrhythmia.
How serious is the interaction between Norepinephrine and Trimipramine?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: If norepinephrine is required, start at a low dose and titrate carefully with continuous blood pressure and ECG monitoring. Be prepared to reduce the infusion rate quickly.
What other medicines interact with Trimipramine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Trimipramine with, for example, Disopyramide, Dofetilide, Ibutilide. The full list is on the Trimipramine page.
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