Aller au contenu
MediHelp
MediHelp Référence médicamenteuse

Interactions médicamenteuses

Ephedrine + Maprotiline

Gravité: Majeure

Ephedrine and Maprotiline: major interaction.

Dernière mise à jour

Réservé aux professionnels de santé — à titre de référence uniquement. Cette page est un bref résumé, pas un avis médical, et ne remplace ni la notice officielle ni le jugement clinique. Vérifiez toujours avant de prescrire ou de délivrer.

Le contenu clinique de cette page n'est disponible qu'en anglais.

Résumé

Maprotiline can change the response to ephedrine, usually enhancing pressor and cardiac effects, though the response is unpredictable. This may cause hypertension, tachycardia or arrhythmia.

Ce que signifie cette interaction, en termes simples

Ephedrine and Maprotiline 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.

Ephedrine belongs to Cardiovascular; Maprotiline belongs to Central Nervous System.

Niveau de preuve: Moderate

Pourquoi elle survient

Maprotiline blocks norepinephrine reuptake and interferes with uptake of indirect-acting sympathomimetics into adrenergic neurons, altering the pressor response.

Conduite à tenir

Avoid ephedrine-containing products where possible. If ephedrine is needed, start with low doses and monitor blood pressure and heart rate closely.

Questions à poser à votre pharmacien

  • 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?

Bring a full list of your medicines, including over-the-counter products, supplements and herbal remedies, to every pharmacy visit.

Réservé aux membres Pro+

Débloquer la page complète

Créez un compte et lancez un essai Pro+ pour débloquer les conseils complets de prise en charge pour Ephedrine et Maprotiline, les notes complémentaires, le détail des données probantes et le vérificateur d'interactions pour une ordonnance complète.

  • Full clinical management advice
  • Additional notes
  • Evidence detail
  • Interaction checker for a whole prescription
Créer un compte gratuit Se connecter

Essayez Pro+ gratuitement pendant 7 jours sur le web. Sans carte.

Questions fréquentes

Can I take Ephedrine with Maprotiline?

MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Ephedrine and Maprotiline 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. Maprotiline can change the response to ephedrine, usually enhancing pressor and cardiac effects, though the response is unpredictable. This may cause hypertension, tachycardia or arrhythmia.

How serious is the interaction between Ephedrine and Maprotiline?

MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid ephedrine-containing products where possible. If ephedrine is needed, start with low doses and monitor blood pressure and heart rate closely.

What other medicines interact with Maprotiline?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Maprotiline with, for example, Arsenic trioxide, Disopyramide, Dofetilide. The full list is on the Maprotiline page.

Monographies complètes, posologies et vérificateur d'interactions dans l'application MediHelp

Ouvrez le référentiel complet, vérifiez les interactions entre plusieurs médicaments et utilisez les outils de posologie dans l'application MediHelp.

Télécharger surApp Store Disponible surGoogle Play

Parcourir de A à Z · Interactions médicamenteuses

Télécharger l'app Se connecter