Drug interactions
Salmeterol + Xylometazoline
Severity: Minor
Salmeterol and Xylometazoline: minor interaction.
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Summary
Both drugs have sympathomimetic activity, so combined use could in theory add to heart rate and blood pressure effects. With intranasal xylometazoline and inhaled salmeterol, systemic exposure is low and clinically important effects are uncommon.
What this interaction means in plain words
Salmeterol and Xylometazoline have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Salmeterol belongs to Respiratory; Xylometazoline belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Additive adrenergic stimulation (alpha-agonist vasoconstriction plus beta2-agonist effects).
What to do
No routine adjustment is needed with labeled doses. Advise patients with cardiovascular disease to avoid prolonged or excessive decongestant use and to report palpitations.
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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Other interactions of Xylometazoline
- Selegiline + Xylometazoline Contraindicated
- Ergotamine + Xylometazoline Major
- Isocarboxazid + Xylometazoline Major
- Phenelzine + Xylometazoline Major
- Tranylcypromine + Xylometazoline Major
- Amitriptyline + Xylometazoline Moderate
Other interactions of Salmeterol
- Ritonavir + Salmeterol Contraindicated
- Salmeterol + Saquinavir Contraindicated
- Amitriptyline + Salmeterol Major
- Arformoterol + Salmeterol Major
- Atazanavir + Salmeterol Major
- Budesonide-formoterol + Salmeterol Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Salmeterol with Xylometazoline?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Salmeterol and Xylometazoline have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Both drugs have sympathomimetic activity, so combined use could in theory add to heart rate and blood pressure effects. With intranasal xylometazoline and inhaled salmeterol, systemic exposure is low and clinically important effects are uncommon.
How serious is the interaction between Salmeterol and Xylometazoline?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine adjustment is needed with labeled doses. Advise patients with cardiovascular disease to avoid prolonged or excessive decongestant use and to report palpitations.
What other medicines interact with Xylometazoline?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Xylometazoline with, for example, Selegiline, Ergotamine, Isocarboxazid. The full list is on the Xylometazoline page.
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