Drug interactions
Phentolamine + Phenylephrine po
Severity: Minor
Phentolamine and Phenylephrine po: minor interaction.
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Summary
Phenylephrine is an alpha-1 agonist and phentolamine is an alpha-blocker, so each can reduce the effect of the other. Oral phenylephrine has low systemic bioavailability, so the effect is likely modest.
What this interaction means in plain words
Phentolamine and Phenylephrine po 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
Pharmacodynamic antagonism at alpha-adrenergic receptors.
What to do
Avoid unnecessary use of oral decongestants in patients on phentolamine and monitor blood pressure if combined.
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 Phentolamine with Phenylephrine po?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Phentolamine and Phenylephrine po have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Phenylephrine is an alpha-1 agonist and phentolamine is an alpha-blocker, so each can reduce the effect of the other. Oral phenylephrine has low systemic bioavailability, so the effect is likely modest.
How serious is the interaction between Phentolamine and Phenylephrine po?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid unnecessary use of oral decongestants in patients on phentolamine and monitor blood pressure if combined.
What other medicines interact with Phentolamine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Phentolamine with, for example, Alfuzosin, Avanafil, Doxazosin. The full list is on the Phentolamine page.
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