Drug interactions
Phenylephrine po + Salbutamol
Severity: Minor
Phenylephrine po and Salbutamol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Oral phenylephrine is an alpha-agonist decongestant that can raise blood pressure. Together with salbutamol it may add to cardiovascular stimulation, giving palpitations, tachycardia or higher blood pressure in susceptible patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Phenylephrine po and Salbutamol 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 sympathomimetic effects via alpha-1 agonism and beta-2 agonism.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure and heart rate in patients with hypertension or heart disease, and avoid decongestants in those patients where possible.
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 Phenylephrine po with Salbutamol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Phenylephrine po and Salbutamol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Oral phenylephrine is an alpha-agonist decongestant that can raise blood pressure. Together with salbutamol it may add to cardiovascular stimulation, giving palpitations, tachycardia or higher blood pressure in susceptible patients.
How serious is the interaction between Phenylephrine po and Salbutamol?
MediHelp rates it minor, 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 in patients with hypertension or heart disease, and avoid decongestants in those patients where possible.
What other medicines interact with Salbutamol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Salbutamol with, for example, Arsenic trioxide, Carvedilol, Droperidol. The full list is on the Salbutamol page.
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