Drug interactions
Sevoflurane + Xylometazoline
Severity: Minor
Sevoflurane and Xylometazoline: minor interaction.
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Summary
Sevoflurane has limited catecholamine sensitization, and systemic exposure from intranasal xylometazoline is small. A clinically important interaction is unlikely.
What this interaction means in plain words
Sevoflurane 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.
Sevoflurane belongs to Central Nervous System; Xylometazoline belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Possible additive sympathetic stimulation under anesthesia; the mechanism is not established.
What to do
Inform the anesthesia team of recent xylometazoline use. Monitor blood pressure and ECG as in routine anesthesia care.
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
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Sevoflurane with Xylometazoline?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Sevoflurane 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. Sevoflurane has limited catecholamine sensitization, and systemic exposure from intranasal xylometazoline is small. A clinically important interaction is unlikely.
How serious is the interaction between Sevoflurane 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: Inform the anesthesia team of recent xylometazoline use. Monitor blood pressure and ECG as in routine anesthesia care.
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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