Esmolol interactions

Esmolol (Brevibloc), a beta blocker has 298 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 46 major, 224 moderate, 28 minor, and 0 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.

Interactions from the label

Major interactions (46)

  • AmiodaroneantiarrhythmicMajor

    Reserve the combination of amiodarone with other antiarrhythmic therapies that prolong the QTc to patients with life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias who are incompletely responsive to a single agent. (Amiodarone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Amlodipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMajor

    IV administration of cardiodepressant calcium-channel antagonists (e.g., verapamil) and BREVIBLOC in close proximity (i.e., while cardiac effects from the other are still present); fatal cardiac arrests have occurred in patients receiving BREVIBLOC and intravenous verapamil. (Esmolol label, Contraindications)

  • Amlodipine and atorvastatindihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMajor

    IV administration of cardiodepressant calcium-channel antagonists (e.g., verapamil) and BREVIBLOC in close proximity (i.e., while cardiac effects from the other are still present); fatal cardiac arrests have occurred in patients receiving BREVIBLOC and intravenous verapamil. (Esmolol label, Contraindications)

  • Amlodipine and benazeprildihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMajor

    IV administration of cardiodepressant calcium-channel antagonists (e.g., verapamil) and BREVIBLOC in close proximity (i.e., while cardiac effects from the other are still present); fatal cardiac arrests have occurred in patients receiving BREVIBLOC and intravenous verapamil. (Esmolol label, Contraindications)

  • Amlodipine and olmesartandihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMajor

    IV administration of cardiodepressant calcium-channel antagonists (e.g., verapamil) and BREVIBLOC in close proximity (i.e., while cardiac effects from the other are still present); fatal cardiac arrests have occurred in patients receiving BREVIBLOC and intravenous verapamil. (Esmolol label, Contraindications)

  • Amlodipine and valsartandihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMajor

    IV administration of cardiodepressant calcium-channel antagonists (e.g., verapamil) and BREVIBLOC in close proximity (i.e., while cardiac effects from the other are still present); fatal cardiac arrests have occurred in patients receiving BREVIBLOC and intravenous verapamil. (Esmolol label, Contraindications)

  • Articaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticMajor

    Vasoconstrictive and positive inotropic agents: Because of the risk of reducing cardiac contractility in presence of high systemic vascular resistance, do not use BREVIBLOC to control tachycardia in patients receiving drugs that are vasoconstrictive and have positive inotropic effects, such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • AsenapineantipsychoticMajor

    The use of SAPHRIS should be avoided in combination with other drugs known to prolong QTc including Class 1A antiarrhythmics (e.g., quinidine, procainamide) or Class 3 antiarrhythmics (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol), antipsychotic medications (e.g., ziprasidone, chlorpromazine, thioridazine), and antibiotics (e.g., gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin). (Asenapine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AtazanavirantiretroviralMajor

    Drug Class Drugs within class that are contraindicated with REYATAZ Alpha 1-adrenoreceptor antagonist Alfuzosin Anticonvulsants Carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin Antiarrhythmics Amiodarone (with ritonavir), quinidine (with ritonavir) Antimycobacterials Rifampin Antineoplastics Apalutamide, encorafenib, irinotecan, ivosidenib Antipsychotics Lurasidone (with… (Atazanavir label, Contraindications)

  • Bupivacaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticMajor

    Vasoconstrictive and positive inotropic agents: Because of the risk of reducing cardiac contractility in presence of high systemic vascular resistance, do not use BREVIBLOC to control tachycardia in patients receiving drugs that are vasoconstrictive and have positive inotropic effects, such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Clarithromycinmacrolide antibioticMajor

    QT Prolongation : Avoid clarithromycin tablets in patients with known QT prolongation or receiving drugs known to prolong the QT interval, ventricular arrhythmia ( torsades de pointes ), hypokalemia/hypomagnesemia, significant bradycardia, or taking Class IA or III antiarrhythmics ( 5.2 ) (Clarithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Diltiazemcalcium channel blockerMajor

    IV administration of cardiodepressant calcium-channel antagonists (e.g., verapamil) and BREVIBLOC in close proximity (i.e., while cardiac effects from the other are still present); fatal cardiac arrests have occurred in patients receiving BREVIBLOC and intravenous verapamil. (Esmolol label, Contraindications)

  • DisopyramideantiarrhythmicMajor

    Considering the known proarrhythmic properties of Norpace or Norpace CR and the lack of evidence of improved survival for any antiarrhythmic drug in patients without life-threatening arrhythmias, the use of Norpace or Norpace CR as well as other antiarrhythmic agents should be reserved for patients with life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias. (Disopyramide label, Boxed warning)

  • EpinephrinesympathomimeticMajor

    Vasoconstrictive and positive inotropic agents: Because of the risk of reducing cardiac contractility in presence of high systemic vascular resistance, do not use BREVIBLOC to control tachycardia in patients receiving drugs that are vasoconstrictive and have positive inotropic effects, such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Felodipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMajor

    IV administration of cardiodepressant calcium-channel antagonists (e.g., verapamil) and BREVIBLOC in close proximity (i.e., while cardiac effects from the other are still present); fatal cardiac arrests have occurred in patients receiving BREVIBLOC and intravenous verapamil. (Esmolol label, Contraindications)

  • FlecainideantiarrhythmicMajor

    Concomitant negative chronotropic therapy such as digoxin or beta-blockers may lower the risk of this complication. (Flecainide label, Boxed warning)

  • FosamprenavirantiretroviralMajor

    Fosamprenavir calcium is contraindicated when coadministered with the following drugs: Alpha 1-adrenoreceptor antagonist: Alfuzosin Antiarrhythmics: Flecainide (with ritonavir ), propafenone (with ritonavir ) Antimycobacterial: Rifampin Antipsychotic: Lurasidone (with ritonavir ), pimozide Ergot derivatives: Dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine… (Fosamprenavir label, Contraindications)

  • FosfomycinantibioticMajor

    Avoid co-administration of CONTEPO with drugs known to prolong the QT interval, such as class IA or class III antiarrhythmic medications, tricyclic antidepressants, macrolides, and antipsychotics [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . (Fosfomycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Isradipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMajor

    IV administration of cardiodepressant calcium-channel antagonists (e.g., verapamil) and BREVIBLOC in close proximity (i.e., while cardiac effects from the other are still present); fatal cardiac arrests have occurred in patients receiving BREVIBLOC and intravenous verapamil. (Esmolol label, Contraindications)

  • Itraconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Antiarrhythmics Disopyramide Dofetilide Dronedarone Quinidine Contraindicated during and 2 weeks after TOLSURA treatment. (Itraconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • LapatinibP-glycoprotein inhibitorMajor

    These conditions include patients with hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, with congenital long QT syndrome, patients taking antiarrhythmic medicines or other medicinal products with known risk for QT prolongation/ Torsades de Pointes, and cumulative high-dose anthracycline therapy. (Lapatinib label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Lidocaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticMajor

    Vasoconstrictive and positive inotropic agents: Because of the risk of reducing cardiac contractility in presence of high systemic vascular resistance, do not use BREVIBLOC to control tachycardia in patients receiving drugs that are vasoconstrictive and have positive inotropic effects, such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Lopinavir and ritonavirantiretroviralMajor

    Alpha 1- Adrenoreceptor Antagonist: alfuzosin Antianginal: ranolazine Antiarrhythmic: dronedarone Anti-gout: colchicine Antipsychotics: lurasidone, pimozide Ergot Derivatives: dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, methylergonovine GI Motility Agent: cisapride Hepatitis C direct acting antiviral: elbasvir/grazoprevir HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors: lovastatin, simvastatin… (Lopinavir and ritonavir label, Contraindications)

  • In addition, life-threatening arrhythmias may occur during anesthesia and surgery, and may require treatment with a beta-blocker or lidocaine. (Metyrosine label, Warnings)

  • MexiletineantiarrhythmicMajor

    Considering the known proarrhythmic properties of mexiletine and the lack of evidence of improved survival for any antiarrhythmic drug in patients without life-threatening arrhythmias, the use of mexiletine as well as other antiarrhythmic agents should be reserved for patients with life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia. (Mexiletine label, Boxed warning)

  • MinoxidilvasodilatorMajor

    Minoxidil must be administered under close supervision, usually concomitantly with therapeutic doses of a beta-adrenergic blocking agent to prevent tachycardia and increased myocardial workload. (Minoxidil label, Boxed warning)

  • MoxifloxacinfluoroquinoloneMajor

    Therefore, moxifloxacin should be avoided with Class IA and Class III antiarrhythmics [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ), Nonclinical Toxicology ( 13.2 ), and Patient Counseling Information ( 17 )]. (Moxifloxacin label, Drug interactions)

  • Nebivololbeta blockerMajor

    Hypotensive Agents Do not use BYSTOLIC with other β-blockers. (Nebivolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Nicardipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMajor

    IV administration of cardiodepressant calcium-channel antagonists (e.g., verapamil) and BREVIBLOC in close proximity (i.e., while cardiac effects from the other are still present); fatal cardiac arrests have occurred in patients receiving BREVIBLOC and intravenous verapamil. (Esmolol label, Contraindications)

  • Nifedipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMajor

    IV administration of cardiodepressant calcium-channel antagonists (e.g., verapamil) and BREVIBLOC in close proximity (i.e., while cardiac effects from the other are still present); fatal cardiac arrests have occurred in patients receiving BREVIBLOC and intravenous verapamil. (Esmolol label, Contraindications)

  • Nimodipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMajor

    IV administration of cardiodepressant calcium-channel antagonists (e.g., verapamil) and BREVIBLOC in close proximity (i.e., while cardiac effects from the other are still present); fatal cardiac arrests have occurred in patients receiving BREVIBLOC and intravenous verapamil. (Esmolol label, Contraindications)

  • …concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening reactions [see Drug Interactions (7.3) ] : • Alpha 1-adrenoreceptor antagonist: alfuzosin • Antianginal: ranolazine • Antiarrhythmic: amiodarone, dronedarone, flecainide, propafenone, quinidine • Anti-gout: colchicine (in patients with renal and/or hepatic impairment [see Table 2 , Drug Interactions… (Nirmatrelvir and ritonavir label, Contraindications)

  • Nisoldipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMajor

    IV administration of cardiodepressant calcium-channel antagonists (e.g., verapamil) and BREVIBLOC in close proximity (i.e., while cardiac effects from the other are still present); fatal cardiac arrests have occurred in patients receiving BREVIBLOC and intravenous verapamil. (Esmolol label, Contraindications)

  • Olmesartan, amlodipine, and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Major

    IV administration of cardiodepressant calcium-channel antagonists (e.g., verapamil) and BREVIBLOC in close proximity (i.e., while cardiac effects from the other are still present); fatal cardiac arrests have occurred in patients receiving BREVIBLOC and intravenous verapamil. (Esmolol label, Contraindications)

  • Prilocaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticMajor

    Vasoconstrictive and positive inotropic agents: Because of the risk of reducing cardiac contractility in presence of high systemic vascular resistance, do not use BREVIBLOC to control tachycardia in patients receiving drugs that are vasoconstrictive and have positive inotropic effects, such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • ProcainamideantiarrhythmicMajor

    Considering the known proarrhythmic properties of procainamide and the lack of evidence of improved survival for any antiarrhythmic drug in patients without life-threatening arrhythmias, the use of procainamide as well as other antiarrhythmic agents should be reserved for patients with life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias. (Procainamide label, Boxed warning)

  • PropafenoneantiarrhythmicMajor

    • The applicability of the CAST results to other populations (e.g., those without recent myocardial infarction) or other antiarrhythmic drugs is uncertain, but at present, it is prudent to consider any IC antiarrhythmic to have a significant proarrhythmic risk in patients with structural heart disease. (Propafenone label, Boxed warning)

  • Risk factors include high dose or overdose, rapid administration (see WARNINGS and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ), repeated doses, previous administration of protamine, and current or previous use of protamine-containing drugs (NPH insulin, protamine zinc insulin, and certain beta-blockers). (Protamine label, Boxed warning)

  • QuinidineantiarrhythmicMajor

    Proarrhythmic effects Like many other drugs (including all other Class Ia antiarrhythmics), quinidine prolongs the QT c interval, and this can lead to torsades de pointes , a life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia (see OVERDOSAGE ). (Quinidine label, Warnings)

  • RepaglinidemeglitinideMajor

    Examples: beta-blockers, clonidine, guanethidine, and reserpine Clopidogrel : Avoid concomitant use; if used concomitantly initiate at 0.5 mg before each meal and limit total daily dose to 4 mg ( 7 ) (Repaglinide label, Drug interactions)

  • RitonavirantiretroviralMajor

    WARNING: DRUG-DRUG INTERACTIONS LEADING TO POTENTIALLY SERIOUS AND/OR LIFE THREATENING REACTIONS Co-administration of NORVIR with several classes of drugs including sedative hypnotics, antiarrhythmics, or ergot alkaloid preparations may result in potentially serious and/or life-threatening adverse events due to possible effects of NORVIR on the hepatic metabolism… (Ritonavir label, Boxed warning)

  • Rivastigminecholinesterase inhibitorMajor

    Concomitant use with metoclopramide, beta-blockers, or cholinomimetic and anticholinergic drugs is not recommended ( 7.1 , 7.2 , 7.3 ) (Rivastigmine label, Drug interactions)

  • Telmisartan and amlodipineangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Major

    IV administration of cardiodepressant calcium-channel antagonists (e.g., verapamil) and BREVIBLOC in close proximity (i.e., while cardiac effects from the other are still present); fatal cardiac arrests have occurred in patients receiving BREVIBLOC and intravenous verapamil. (Esmolol label, Contraindications)

  • TranylcypromineMAO inhibitorMajor

    …Syndrome (SS) c ] Agents with blood pressure-reducing effects Use with caution d Hypotension e Non-selective H1 receptor antagonists Contraindicated a Increased anticholinergic effects Beta-adrenergic blockers (see also agents or procedures with blood pressure-reducing effects) Use with the caution d More pronounced bradycardia, postural hypotension e Blood glucose-lowering… (Tranylcypromine label, Drug interactions)

  • VardenafilPDE5 inhibitorMajor

    QT Prolongation : Patients with congenital QT syndrome or taking class IA or III antiarrhythmics should avoid using vardenafil hydrochloride tablets. (Vardenafil label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Verapamilcalcium channel blockerMajor

    IV administration of cardiodepressant calcium-channel antagonists (e.g., verapamil) and BREVIBLOC in close proximity (i.e., while cardiac effects from the other are still present); fatal cardiac arrests have occurred in patients receiving BREVIBLOC and intravenous verapamil. (Esmolol label, Contraindications)

Moderate interactions (224)

  • Acebutololbeta blockerModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Intervention: • During concomitant use of COMBOGESIC and ACE-inhibitors, ARBs, or beta-blockers, monitor blood pressure to ensure that the desired blood pressure is obtained. (Acetaminophen and ibuprofen label, Drug interactions)

  • Albuterolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • AliskirenantihypertensiveModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Amiloridepotassium-sparing diureticModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • AmphetamineCNS stimulantModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Arformoterolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • ArmodafinilCNS stimulantModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Aspirin and dipyridamoleantiplatelet agentModerate

    Beta Blockers The hypotensive effects of beta blockers may be diminished by the concomitant administration of aspirin due to inhibition of renal prostaglandins, leading to decreased renal blood flow and salt and fluid retention. (Aspirin and dipyridamole label, Drug interactions)

  • Atenololbeta blockerModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Atenolol and chlorthalidonebeta blockerModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Azilsartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Azithromycinmacrolide antibioticModerate

    …bradyarrhythmias or uncompensated heart failure • patients on drugs known to prolong the QT interval • patients with ongoing proarrhythmic conditions such as uncorrected hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, clinically significant bradycardia, and in patients receiving Class IA (quinidine, procainamide) or Class III (dofetilide, amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic agents. (Azithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • BenazeprilACE inhibitorModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • BenzphetamineCNS stimulantModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Betaxololbeta blockerModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Table 4 Drug Interactions with BIXLENVO Concomitant Drug Class: Drug Name Effect on Concentration ↑ = Increase, ↓ = Decrease Clinical Comment Antiarrhythmics: digoxin dofetilide ↑ digoxin ↑ dofetilide Use digoxin with caution and monitor digoxin therapeutic concentration. (Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide label, Drug interactions)

  • Bisoprololbeta blockerModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Budesonide and formoterolcorticosteroidModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Bupivacainelocal anestheticModerate

    Risk of Hypertension and Bradycardia Due to Drug Interactions Between MARCAINE WITH EPINEPHRINE and Nonselective Beta-Adrenergic Antagonists Administration of MARCAINE WITH EPINEPHRINE (containing a vasoconstrictor) in patients receiving nonselective beta-adrenergic antagonists may cause severe hypertension and bradycardia. (Bupivacaine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • BupropionantidepressantModerate

    Drugs Metabolized by CYP2D6: Bupropion inhibits CYP2D6 and can increase concentrations of: antidepressants (e.g., venlafaxine, nortriptyline, imipramine, desipramine, paroxetine, fluoxetine, sertraline), antipsychotics (e.g., haloperidol, risperidone, thioridazine), beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol), and Type 1C antiarrhythmics (e.g., propafenone, flecainide). (Bupropion label, Drug interactions)

  • Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Candesartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Candesartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • CaptoprilACE inhibitorModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Carvedilolbeta blockerModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • CelecoxibNSAIDModerate

    Intervention: • During concomitant use of VYSCOXA and ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or beta-blockers, monitor blood pressure to ensure that the desired blood pressure is obtained. (Celecoxib label, Drug interactions)

  • Cevimelinecholinergic agonistModerate

    DRUG INTERACTIONS Cevimeline should be administered with caution to patients taking beta adrenergic antagonists, because of the possibility of conduction disturbances. (Cevimeline label, Drug interactions)

  • Chlorothiazidethiazide diureticModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Chlorthalidonethiazide diureticModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • CiprofloxacinfluoroquinoloneModerate

    …syndrome, uncorrected electrolyte imbalance, such as hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia and cardiac disease, such as heart failure, myocardial infarction, or bradycardia), and patients receiving Class IA antiarrhythmic agents (quinidine, procainamide), or Class III antiarrhythmic agents (amiodarone, sotalol), tricyclic antidepressants, macrolides, and antipsychotics. (Ciprofloxacin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CitalopramSSRIModerate

    Such drugs include Class 1A (e.g., quinidine, procainamide) or Class III (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic medications, antipsychotic medications (e.g., chlorpromazine, thioridazine), antibiotics (e.g., gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin), or any other class of medications known to prolong the QTc interval (e.g., pentamidine, levomethadyl acetate, methadone). (Citalopram label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Clonidinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

    (See clonidine, guanfacine, and monoxide below.) BREVIBLOC should therefore be used only after careful individual assessment of the risks and expected benefits in patients receiving drugs that can cause these types of pharmacodynamic interactions, including but not limited to: Digitalis glycosides: Concomitant administration of digoxin and BREVIBLOC leads to… (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • ClozapineantipsychoticModerate

    …droperidol, pimozide), specific antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin, gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin, sparfloxacin), Class 1A antiarrhythmic medications (e.g., quinidine, procainamide) or Class III antiarrhythmics (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol), and others (e.g., pentamidine, levomethadyl acetate, methadone, halofantrine, mefloquine, dolasetron mesylate, probucol or tacrolimus). (Clozapine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DarunavirantiretroviralModerate

    …initial dosing and titration of quetiapine. e.g. perphenazine, risperidone, thioridazine ↑ antipsychotics A decrease in the dose of antipsychotics that are metabolized by CYP3A or CYP2D6 may be needed when co-administered with PREZISTA/ritonavir. β-Blockers : e.g. carvedilol, metoprolol, timolol ↑ beta-blockers Clinical monitoring of patients is recommended. (Darunavir label, Drug interactions)

  • Darunavir and cobicistatantiretroviralModerate

    Initiation of quetiapine in patients taking PREZCOBIX or PREZCOBIX PED : Refer to the quetiapine prescribing information for initial dosing and titration of quetiapine. β-Blockers: e.g. carvedilol, metoprolol, timolol ↑ beta-blockers Clinical monitoring is recommended for co-administration with beta-blockers that are metabolized by CYP2D6. (Darunavir and cobicistat label, Drug interactions)

  • DasatinibModerate

    QT Prolongation PHYRAGO may increase the risk of prolongation of QTc in patients including those with hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, patients with congenital long QT syndrome, patients taking antiarrhythmic medicines or other medicinal products that lead to QT prolongation, and cumulative high-dose anthracycline therapy [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . (Dasatinib label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DexmethylphenidateCNS stimulantModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • DextroamphetamineCNS stimulantModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • DiclofenacNSAIDModerate

    Intervention: During concomitant use of ZIPSOR and ACE-inhibitors, ARBs, or beta-blockers, monitor blood pressure to ensure that the desired blood pressure is obtained. (Diclofenac label, Drug interactions)

  • • During concomitant use of diclofenac sodium/misoprostol and ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or beta-blockers, monitor blood pressure to ensure that the desired blood pressure is obtained. (Diclofenac and misoprostol label, Drug interactions)

  • DicyclomineanticholinergicModerate

    Other Drugs with Anticholinergic Activity The following agents may increase certain actions or side effects of anticholinergic drugs including dicyclomine hydrochloride: amantadine, antiarrhythmic agents of Class I (e.g., quinidine), antihistamines, antipsychotic agents (e.g., phenothiazines), benzodiazepines, MAO inhibitors, narcotic analgesics (e.g., meperidine),… (Dicyclomine label, Drug interactions)

  • DiethylpropionCNS stimulantModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Digoxindigitalis glycosideModerate

    Both digoxin and beta blockers slow atrioventricular conduction and decrease the heart rate. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Dihydroergotamineergot alkaloidModerate

    Beta Blockers Although the results of a clinical study did not indicate a safety problem associated with the administration of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP to subjects already receiving propranolol, there have been reports that propranolol may potentiate the vasoconstrictive action of ergotamine by blocking the vasodilating property of epinephrine. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)

  • DobutaminesympathomimeticModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • DofetilideantiarrhythmicModerate

    Concomitant medications were grouped as ACE inhibitors, oral anticoagulants, calcium channel blockers, beta blockers, cardiac glycosides, inducers of CYP3A4, substrates and inhibitors of CYP3A4, substrates and inhibitors of P-glycoprotein, nitrates, sulphonylureas, loop diuretics, potassium sparing diuretics, thiazide diuretics, substrates and inhibitors of tubular… (Dofetilide label, Drug interactions)

  • Donepezilcholinesterase inhibitorModerate

    Anticholinesterases: BREVIBLOC prolonged the duration of succinylcholine-induced neuromuscular blockade and moderately prolonged clinical duration and recovery index of mivacurium. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Doxazosinalpha blockerModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • DronedaroneantiarrhythmicModerate

    Give a low dose of beta-blockers initially, and increase only after ECG verification of good tolerability [see Drug Interactions (7.3) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Dronedarone label, Drug interactions)

  • Droperidoldopamine antagonistModerate

    …development of prolonged QT syndrome, such as: 1) clinically significant bradycardia (less than 50 bpm), 2) any clinically significant cardiac disease, 3) treatment with Class I and Class III antiarrhythmics, 4) treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI's), 5) concomitant treatment with other drug products known to prolong the QT interval (see PRECAUTIONS,… (Droperidol label, Warnings)

  • DroxidopasympathomimeticModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Antiarrhythmics: e.g., amiodarone bepridil digoxin Indicates that a drug-drug interaction trial was conducted. disopyramide flecainide systemic lidocaine mexiletine propafenone quinidine ↑ antiarrhythmics ↑ digoxin Caution is warranted and therapeutic concentration monitoring, if available, is recommended for antiarrhythmics when coadministered with GENVOYA. (Elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir label, Drug interactions)

  • EnalaprilACE inhibitorModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • EnalaprilatACE inhibitorModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • EphedrinesympathomimeticModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Eplerenonealdosterone antagonistModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Ergotamine and caffeineergot alkaloidModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • EribulinModerate

    ECG monitoring is recommended if therapy is initiated in patients with congestive heart failure, bradyarrhythmias, drugs known to prolong the QT interval, including Class Ia and III antiarrhythmics, and electrolyte abnormalities. (Eribulin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Erythromycinmacrolide antibioticModerate

    Erythromycin should be avoided in patients with known prolongation of the QT interval, patients with ongoing proarrhythmic conditions such as uncorrected hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, clinically significant bradycardia, and in patients receiving Class IA (quinidine, procainamide) or Class III (dofetilide, amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic agents. (Erythromycin label, Warnings)

  • Ethacrynic acidloop diureticModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • EtravirineantiretroviralModerate

    Other agents Antiarrhythmics : digoxin ↔ etravirine ↑ digoxin For patients who are initiating a combination of Etravirine and digoxin, the lowest dose of digoxin should initially be prescribed. (Etravirine label, Drug interactions)

  • FentanylopioidModerate

    …as: 1) clinically significant bradycardia (less than 50 bpm), 2) any clinically significant cardiac disease, including baseline prolonged QT interval, 3) treatment with Class 1 and Class III antiarrhythmics, 4) treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI's), 5) concomitant treatment with other drug products known to prolong the QT interval and 6) electrolyte… (Fentanyl label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FluoxetineSSRIModerate

    Coadministration of fluoxetine with other drugs that are metabolized by CYP2D6, including certain antidepressants (e.g., TCAs), antipsychotics (e.g., phenothiazines and most atypicals), and antiarrhythmics (e.g., propafenone, flecainide, and others) should be approached with caution. (Fluoxetine label, Drug interactions)

  • FlurbiprofenNSAIDModerate

    Intervention: During concomitant use of flurbiprofen and ACE-inhibitors, ARBs, or beta-blockers, monitor blood pressure to ensure that the desired blood pressure is obtained. (Flurbiprofen label, Drug interactions)

  • Fluticasone and salmeterolcorticosteroidModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • FluvoxamineSSRIModerate

    Propranolol and Other Beta-Blockers: Coadministration of fluvoxamine maleate 100 mg per day and propranolol 160 mg per day in normal volunteers resulted in a mean five-fold increase (range 2 to 17) in minimum propranolol plasma concentrations. (Fluvoxamine label, Drug interactions)

  • Formoterolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • FoscarnetantiviralModerate

    …prolongation and the potential for torsades de pointes, the use of FOSCAVIR should be avoided in combination with agents known to prolong the QT interval including Class IA (e.g., quinidine or procainamide) or Class III (e.g., dofetilide, amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic agents, phenothiazines, tricyclic antidepressants, and certain macrolides and fluoroquinolones. (Foscarnet label, Drug interactions)

  • FosinoprilACE inhibitorModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Furosemideloop diureticModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Galantaminecholinesterase inhibitorModerate

    Anticholinesterases: BREVIBLOC prolonged the duration of succinylcholine-induced neuromuscular blockade and moderately prolonged clinical duration and recovery index of mivacurium. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • GlimepiridesulfonylureaModerate

    The signs of hypoglycemia may be reduced or absent in patients taking sympatholytic drugs such as beta-blockers, clonidine, guanethidine, and reserpine. (Glimepiride label, Drug interactions)

  • GlipizidesulfonylureaModerate

    The signs of hypoglycemia may be reduced or absent in patients taking sympatholytic drugs such as beta-blockers, clonidine, guanethidine, and reserpine. (Glipizide label, Drug interactions)

  • Glipizide and metforminsulfonylureaModerate

    Glipizide: The hypoglycemic action of sulfonylureas may be potentiated by certain drugs, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, some azoles, and other drugs that are highly protein bound, salicylates, sulfonamides, chloramphenicol, probenecid, coumarins, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and beta-adrenergic blocking agents. (Glipizide and metformin label, Precautions)

  • GlucagonModerate

    Table 4: Clinically Significant Drug Interaction with GVOKE and GVOKE VialDx Beta-Blockers Clincial Impact: Patients taking beta-blockers may have a transient increase in pulse and blood pressure when given GVOKE or GVOKE VialDx. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)

  • GlyburidesulfonylureaModerate

    …Interactions The hypoglycemic action of sulfonylureas may be potentiated by certain drugs including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, ACE inhibitors, disopyramide, fluoxetine, clarithromycin, and other drugs that are highly protein bound, salicylates, sulfonamides, chloramphenicol, probenecid, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and beta adrenergic blocking agents. (Glyburide label, Drug interactions)

  • GlycopyrrolateanticholinergicModerate

    Other Anticholinergic Drugs There is potential for an additive interaction between glycopyrrolate and concomitantly used anticholinergic drugs (e.g., tricyclic antidepressants, anti-epileptics, class I antiarrhythmics, anti­-spasmodics, amantadine) resulting in increased anticholinergic adverse reactions. (Glycopyrrolate label, Drug interactions)

  • Guanfacinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

    (See clonidine, guanfacine, and monoxide below.) BREVIBLOC should therefore be used only after careful individual assessment of the risks and expected benefits in patients receiving drugs that can cause these types of pharmacodynamic interactions, including but not limited to: Digitalis glycosides: Concomitant administration of digoxin and BREVIBLOC leads to… (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • HydralazinevasodilatorModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Hydrochlorothiazidethiazide diureticModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • During concomitant use of hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen tablets and ACE-inhibitors, ARBs, or beta-blockers, monitor blood pressure to ensure that the desired blood pressure is obtained. (Hydrocodone and ibuprofen label, Drug interactions)

  • IbuprofenNSAIDModerate

    Intervention: During concomitant use of CALDOLOR and ACE-inhibitors, ARBs, or beta- blockers, monitor blood pressure to ensure that the desired blood pressure is obtained. (Ibuprofen label, Drug interactions)

  • Intervention: During concomitant use of ibuprofen and famotidine tablet and ACE-inhibitors, ARBs, or beta- blockers, monitor blood pressure to ensure that the desired blood pressure is obtained. (Ibuprofen and famotidine label, Drug interactions)

  • IloperidoneantipsychoticModerate

    …FANAPT should be avoided in combination with other drugs that are known to prolong QTc including Class 1A (e.g., quinidine, procainamide) or Class III (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic medications, antipsychotic medications (e.g., chlorpromazine, thioridazine), antibiotics (e.g., gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin), or any other class of medications known to… (Iloperidone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Indapamidethiazide diureticModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • IndomethacinNSAIDModerate

    Intervention: During concomitant use of INDOCIN and ACE-inhibitors, ARBs, or beta-blockers, monitor blood pressure to ensure that the desired blood pressure is obtained. (Indomethacin label, Drug interactions)

  • Insulin aspartinsulinModerate

    Symptomatic awareness of hypoglycemia may be less pronounced in patients with longstanding diabetes in patients with diabetic nerve disease, in patients using medications that block the sympathetic nervous system (e.g., beta-blockers) [see Drug Interactions ( 7 )] , or in patients who experience recurrent hypoglycemia. (Insulin aspart label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Insulin degludecinsulinModerate

    Symptomatic awareness of hypoglycemia may be less pronounced in patients with longstanding diabetes, in patients with diabetic neuropathy, using drugs that block the sympathetic nervous system (e.g., beta-blockers) [see Drug Interactions ( 7 )], or who experience recurrent hypoglycemia. (Insulin degludec label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Insulin detemirinsulinModerate

    Symptomatic awareness of hypoglycemia may be less pronounced in patients with longstanding diabetes, in patients with diabetic neuropathy, using drugs that block the sympathetic nervous system (e.g., beta-blockers) [see Drug Interactions ( 7 )], or who experience recurrent hypoglycemia. (Insulin detemir label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Insulin glargineinsulinModerate

    Symptomatic awareness of hypoglycemia may be less pronounced in patients with longstanding diabetes, in patients with diabetic neuropathy, using drugs that block the sympathetic nervous system (e.g., beta-blockers) [see Drug Interactions (7) ] , or who experience recurrent hypoglycemia. (Insulin glargine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Insulin lisproinsulinModerate

    Symptomatic awareness of hypoglycemia may be less pronounced in patients with longstanding diabetes, in patients with diabetic nerve disease, in patients using medications that block the sympathetic nervous system (e.g., beta-blockers) [see Drug Interactions ( 7 )] , or in patients who experience recurrent hypoglycemia. (Insulin lispro label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Symptomatic awareness of hypoglycemia may be less pronounced in patients with longstanding diabetes mellitus, in patients with diabetic nerve disease, in patients using medications that block the sympathetic nervous system (e.g., beta-blockers) [see Drug Interactions ( 7 )], or in patients who experience recurrent hypoglycemia. (Insulin regular (human) label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Ipratropium and albuterolanticholinergicModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Irbesartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Isofluranegeneral anestheticModerate

    Concomitant Use with Beta Blockers Concomitant use of beta blockers may exaggerate the cardiovascular effects of inhalational anesthetics, including hypotension and negative inotropic effects. (Isoflurane label, Drug interactions)

  • Isoproterenolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • IvabradineModerate

    The risk of bradycardia increases with concomitant administration of drugs that slow heart rate (e.g., digoxin, amiodarone, beta-blockers). (Ivabradine label, Drug interactions)

  • Ketoconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Antiarrhythmics disopyramide, dofetilide, dronedarone, quinidine digoxin Disopyramide, dofetilide, dronedarone, quinidine: The potential increase in plasma concentrations of these drugs when coadministered with ketoconazole may increase the risk of serious cardiovascular events including QT prolongation. (Ketoconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Labetalolbeta blockerModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • LacosamideanticonvulsantModerate

    VIMPAT should also be used with caution in patients on concomitant medications that affect cardiac conduction, including sodium channel blockers, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, potassium channel blockers, and medications that prolong the PR interval [see Drug Interactions (7.2) ] . (Lacosamide label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LanreotideModerate

    Bradycardia-Inducing Drugs (e.g., beta-blockers) : Lanreotide Injection may decrease heart rate. (Lanreotide label, Drug interactions)

  • Ledipasvir and sofosbuvirantiviralModerate

    Patients also taking beta blockers, or those with underlying cardiac comorbidities and/or advanced liver disease, may be at increased risk for symptomatic bradycardia with coadministration of amiodarone. (Ledipasvir and sofosbuvir label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LenacapavirantiretroviralModerate

    Clinical Comment Antiarrhythmics: digoxin ↑ digoxin Use with caution and monitor digoxin therapeutic concentration. (Lenacapavir label, Drug interactions)

  • Levalbuterolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • LevofloxacinfluoroquinoloneModerate

    Levofloxacin should be avoided in patients with known prolongation of the QT interval, patients with uncorrected hypokalemia, and patients receiving Class IA (quinidine, procainamide), or Class III (amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic agents. (Levofloxacin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Levothyroxinethyroid hormoneModerate

    Abrupt withdrawal of beta blockade might precipitate a thyroid storm; therefore, monitor patients for signs of thyrotoxicosis when withdrawing beta blocking therapy. (Esmolol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Levothyroxine and liothyroninethyroid hormoneModerate

    Abrupt withdrawal of beta blockade might precipitate a thyroid storm; therefore, monitor patients for signs of thyrotoxicosis when withdrawing beta blocking therapy. (Esmolol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Liothyroninethyroid hormoneModerate

    Abrupt withdrawal of beta blockade might precipitate a thyroid storm; therefore, monitor patients for signs of thyrotoxicosis when withdrawing beta blocking therapy. (Esmolol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LisdexamfetamineCNS stimulantModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • LisinoprilACE inhibitorModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Lofexidinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • LoperamideQT-prolonging drugModerate

    …combination with others drugs or herbal products that are known to prolong the QT interval, including Class 1A (e.g., quinidine, procainamide) or Class III (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmics, antipsychotics (e.g., chlorpromazine, haloperidol, thioridazine, ziprasidone), antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin), or any other drug known to prolong the QT interval… (Loperamide label, Warnings)

  • Losartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Losartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • MecamylamineantihypertensiveModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Mefenamic acidNSAIDModerate

    Intervention: During concomitant use of mefenamic acid and ACE-inhibitors, ARBs, or beta-blockers, monitor blood pressure to ensure that the desired blood pressure is obtained. (Mefenamic acid label, Drug interactions)

  • MefloquineantimalarialModerate

    There is one report of cardiopulmonary arrest, with full recovery, in a patient who was taking a beta blocker (propranolol) (see PRECAUTIONS, Cardiac Effects ). (Mefloquine label, Drug interactions)

  • MeloxicamNSAIDModerate

    Intervention: During concomitant use of QAMZOVA and ACE-inhibitors, ARBs, or beta-blockers, monitor blood pressure to ensure that the desired blood pressure is obtained. (Meloxicam label, Drug interactions)

  • Memantine and donepezilcholinesterase inhibitorModerate

    Anticholinesterases: BREVIBLOC prolonged the duration of succinylcholine-induced neuromuscular blockade and moderately prolonged clinical duration and recovery index of mivacurium. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • MethadoneopioidModerate

    Examples: Drugs known to have potential to prolong QT interval: Class I and III antiarrhythmics, some neuroleptics and tricyclic antidepressants, and calcium channel blockers. (Methadone label, Drug interactions)

  • MethamphetamineCNS stimulantModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Methimazoleantithyroid drugModerate

    Abrupt withdrawal of beta blockade might precipitate a thyroid storm; therefore, monitor patients for signs of thyrotoxicosis when withdrawing beta blocking therapy. (Esmolol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MethyldopaantihypertensiveModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Methylergonovineergot alkaloidModerate

    Beta-blockers Caution should be exercised when methylergonovine maleate is used concurrently with beta-blockers. (Methylergonovine label, Drug interactions)

  • MethylphenidateCNS stimulantModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Metolazonethiazide diureticModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Metoprololbeta blockerModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Midodrinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Mirabegronbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • ModafinilCNS stimulantModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • MoexiprilACE inhibitorModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Patients receiving concomitant negative chronotropic drugs (e.g., beta blockers) may be more at risk for hypotension in case of hypersensitivity reaction. (Motixafortide label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Nadololbeta blockerModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Naltrexone and bupropionopioid antagonistModerate

    Drugs Metabolized by CYP2D6: Bupropion inhibits CYP2D6 and can increase concentrations of antidepressants, (e.g., selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and many tricyclics), antipsychotics (e.g., haloperidol, risperidone and thioridazine), beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol) and Type 1C antiarrhythmics (e.g., propafenone and flecainide). (Naltrexone and bupropion label, Drug interactions)

  • NaproxenNSAIDModerate

    Intervention: During concomitant use of Naproxen Suspension and ACE-inhibitors, ARBs, or beta-blockers, monitor blood pressure to ensure that the desired blood pressure is obtained. (Naproxen label, Drug interactions)

  • Intervention : • During concomitant use of naproxen and esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release tablets and ACE-inhibitors, ARBs, or beta-blockers, monitor blood pressure to ensure that the desired blood pressure is obtained. (Naproxen and esomeprazole label, Drug interactions)

  • NateglinidemeglitinideModerate

    Symptomatic awareness of hypoglycemia may be less pronounced in patients with longstanding diabetes, in patients with diabetic neuropathy (nerve disease), in patients using medications that block the sympathetic nervous system (e.g., beta-blockers) [see Drug Interactions (7)] , or in patients who experience recurrent hypoglycemia. (Nateglinide label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Neostigminecholinesterase inhibitorModerate

    Anticholinesterases: BREVIBLOC prolonged the duration of succinylcholine-induced neuromuscular blockade and moderately prolonged clinical duration and recovery index of mivacurium. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • NevirapineantiretroviralModerate

    Antiarrhythmics: Amiodarone, disopyramide, lidocaine Plasma concentrations may be decreased. (Nevirapine label, Drug interactions)

  • NitroglycerinnitrateModerate

    Antihypertensives Patients receiving antihypertensive drugs, beta-adrenergic blockers, and nitrates should be observed for possible additive hypotensive effects. (Nitroglycerin label, Drug interactions)

  • NitroprussidevasodilatorModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • OctreotideModerate

    Dosage adjustments of concomitantly used drugs that have bradycardia effects (i.e. beta-blockers) may be necessary [see Drug Interactions (‎7.2) ]. (Octreotide label, Warnings and precautions)

  • OfloxacinfluoroquinoloneModerate

    Ofloxacin should be avoided in patients with known prolongation of the QT interval, patients with uncorrected hypokalemia, and patients receiving Class IA (quinidine, procainamide), or Class III (amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic agents. (Ofloxacin label, Precautions)

  • Olanzapine and fluoxetineantipsychoticModerate

    Coadministration of fluoxetine with other drugs that are metabolized by CYP2D6, including certain antidepressants (e.g., TCAs), antipsychotics (e.g., phenothiazines and most atypicals), and antiarrhythmics (e.g., propafenone, flecainide, and others) should be approached with caution. (Olanzapine and fluoxetine label, Drug interactions)

  • Olmesartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • OxaliplatinModerate

    Monitor electrocardiograms (ECG) in patients with congestive heart failure, bradyarrhythmias, and electrolyte abnormalities and in patients taking drugs known to prolong the QT interval, including Class Ia and III antiarrhythmics [see Drug Interactions (7.1)] . (Oxaliplatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • OxaprozinNSAIDModerate

    Intervention: During concomitant use of OXAPROZIN CAPSULES and ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or beta-blockers, monitor blood pressure to ensure that the desired blood pressure is obtained. (Oxaprozin label, Drug interactions)

  • OxymetazolinedecongestantModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • PaliperidoneantipsychoticModerate

    …paliperidone should be avoided in combination with other drugs that are known to prolong QTc including Class 1A (e.g., quinidine, procainamide) or Class III (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic medications, antipsychotic medications (e.g., chlorpromazine, thioridazine), antibiotics (e.g., gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin), or any other class of medications known to… (Paliperidone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PasireotideModerate

    Adjustments in the dose of drugs known to slow the heart rate (e.g., beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers) and correction of electrolyte disturbances may be necessary when initiating or during the course of SIGNIFOR LAR treatment. (Pasireotide label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PazopanibModerate

    Monitor patients who are at significant risk of developing QTc prolongation, including patients with a history of QT interval prolongation, in patients taking antiarrhythmics or other medications that may prolong QT interval, and those with relevant preexisting cardiac disease [see Drug Interactions (7.5)] . (Pazopanib label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PerindoprilACE inhibitorModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • PhendimetrazineCNS stimulantModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenelzineMAO inhibitorModerate

    …hydrochloride desipramine hydrochloride imipramine hydrochloride doxepin carbamazepine cyclobenzaprine HCl amoxapine maprotiline HCl trimipramine maleate protriptyline HCl mirtazapine Phenelzine sulfate should be used with caution in combination with antihypertensive drugs, including thiazide diuretics and β-blockers, since exaggerated hypotensive effects may result. (Phenelzine label, Warnings)

  • Phenoxybenzaminealpha blockerModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • PhentermineCNS stimulantModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Phentermine and topiramateCNS stimulantModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenylephrinedecongestantModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Physostigminecholinesterase inhibitorModerate

    Anticholinesterases: BREVIBLOC prolonged the duration of succinylcholine-induced neuromuscular blockade and moderately prolonged clinical duration and recovery index of mivacurium. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Pilocarpinecholinergic agonistModerate

    Drug Interactions Pilocarpine should be administered with caution to patients taking beta-adrenergic antagonists because of the possibility of conduction disturbances. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)

  • PimavanserinantipsychoticModerate

    The use of NUPLAZID should be avoided in patients with known QT prolongation or in combination with other drugs known to prolong QT interval including Class 1A antiarrhythmics (e.g., quinidine, procainamide) or Class 3 antiarrhythmics (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol), certain antipsychotic medications (e.g., ziprasidone, chlorpromazine, thioridazine), and certain… (Pimavanserin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PimozideantipsychoticModerate

    DRUG INTERACTIONS Because pimozide prolongs the QT interval of the electrocardiogram, an additive effect on QT interval would be anticipated if administered with other drugs, such as phenothiazines, tricyclic antidepressants or antiarrhythmic agents, which prolong the QT interval. (Pimozide label, Drug interactions)

  • Pindololbeta blockerModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Pioglitazone and glimepiridethiazolidinedioneModerate

    The signs of hypoglycemia may be reduced or absent in patients taking sympatholytic drugs such as beta-blockers, clonidine, guanethidine, and reserpine. (Pioglitazone and glimepiride label, Drug interactions)

  • PiroxicamNSAIDModerate

    Intervention: • During concomitant use of Piroxicam Capsules and ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or beta-blockers, monitor blood pressure to ensure that the desired blood pressure is obtained. (Piroxicam label, Drug interactions)

  • PonesimodimmunosuppressantModerate

    Experience with PONVORY is limited in patients receiving concurrent therapy with drugs that decrease heart rate (e.g., beta-blockers, non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers - diltiazem and verapamil, and other drugs that may decrease heart rate such as digoxin). (Ponesimod label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Prazosinalpha blockerModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Propranololbeta blockerModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Propylthiouracilantithyroid drugModerate

    Abrupt withdrawal of beta blockade might precipitate a thyroid storm; therefore, monitor patients for signs of thyrotoxicosis when withdrawing beta blocking therapy. (Esmolol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PseudoephedrinedecongestantModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Pyridostigminecholinesterase inhibitorModerate

    Anticholinesterases: BREVIBLOC prolonged the duration of succinylcholine-induced neuromuscular blockade and moderately prolonged clinical duration and recovery index of mivacurium. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • QuinaprilACE inhibitorModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • QuinineantimalarialModerate

    Quinine sulfate is not recommended for use with other drugs known to cause QT prolongation, including Class IA antiarrhythmic agents (e.g., quinidine, procainamide, disopyramide), and Class III antiarrhythmic agents (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol, dofetilide). (Quinine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RamiprilACE inhibitorModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • RifampinantibioticModerate

    …non-hormonal methods of birth control during rifampin therapy Estrogens Decrease exposure Progestins Anticonvulsants Phenytoin Administered with rifampin 450 mg daily Decrease exposure Antiarrhythmics Disopyramide Decrease exposure Mexiletine Decrease exposure Quinidine Decrease exposure Propafenone Decrease AUC by 50%-67% Tocainide Decrease exposure Antiestrogens… (Rifampin label, Drug interactions)

  • RifapentineantibioticModerate

    Table 4: Drug Interactions with PRIFTIN: Dosage Adjustment May be Necessary Drug Class Examples of Drugs Within Class Antiarrhythmics Disopyramide, mexiletine, quinidine, tocainide Antibiotics Chloramphenicol, clarithromycin, dapsone, doxycycline; Fluoroquinolones (such as ciprofloxacin) Oral Anticoagulants Warfarin Anticonvulsants Phenytoin Antimalarials Quinine… (Rifapentine label, Drug interactions)

  • Ropivacainelocal anestheticModerate

    Patients on beta-blockers may not manifest changes in heart rate, but blood pressure monitoring can detect a rise in systolic blood pressure. (Ropivacaine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Sacubitril and valsartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Salmeterolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Patients also taking beta blockers, or those with underlying cardiac comorbidities and/or advanced liver disease may be at increased risk for symptomatic bradycardia with coadministration of amiodarone. (Sofosbuvir and velpatasvir label, Warnings and precautions)

  • SolriamfetolCNS stimulantModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • SorafenibModerate

    Monitor electrolytes and electrocardiograms in patients with congestive heart failure, bradyarrhythmias, drugs known to prolong the QT interval, including Class Ia and III antiarrhythmics. (Sorafenib label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Sotalolbeta blockerModerate

    Antiarrhythmic and other QT Prolonging Drugs Withdraw other Class I or Class III antiarrhythmic agents prior to dosing with sotalol. (Sotalol label, Drug interactions)

  • Spironolactonealdosterone antagonistModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazidealdosterone antagonistModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Succinylcholineneuromuscular blockerModerate

    Anticholinesterases: BREVIBLOC prolonged the duration of succinylcholine-induced neuromuscular blockade and moderately prolonged clinical duration and recovery index of mivacurium. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Intervention: During concomitant use of sumatriptan and naproxen sodium tablets and ACE-inhibitors, ARBs, or beta-blockers, monitor blood pressure to ensure that the desired blood pressure is obtained [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)] . (Sumatriptan and naproxen label, Drug interactions)

  • SunitinibModerate

    Monitor patients who are at higher risk of developing QT interval prolongation, including patients with a history of QT interval prolongation, patients who are taking antiarrhythmics, or patients with relevant pre-existing cardiac disease, bradycardia, or electrolyte disturbances. (Sunitinib label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TacrolimusimmunosuppressantModerate

    …electrocardiograms and monitoring electrolytes (magnesium, potassium, calcium) periodically during treatment in patients with congestive heart failure, bradyarrhythmias, those taking certain antiarrhythmic medications or other products that lead to QT prolongation, and those with electrolyte disturbances (e.g., hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, or hypomagnesemia). (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Telmisartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Terazosinalpha blockerModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Terbutalinebeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Teriparatidethyroid hormoneModerate

    Abrupt withdrawal of beta blockade might precipitate a thyroid storm; therefore, monitor patients for signs of thyrotoxicosis when withdrawing beta blocking therapy. (Esmolol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TetrabenazineVMAT2 inhibitorModerate

    …are known to prolong QTc, including antipsychotic medications (e.g., chlorpromazine, haloperidol, thioridazine, ziprasidone), antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin), Class 1A (e.g., quinidine, procainamide) and Class III (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic medications or any other medications known to prolong the QTc interval [see Drug Interactions ( 7.5 )]. (Tetrabenazine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Tizanidinemuscle relaxantModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Toremifeneselective estrogen receptor modulatorModerate

    Agents generally accepted to prolong QT interval include Class 1A (e.g., quinidine, procainamide, disopyramide) and Class III (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol, ibutilide, dofetilide) antiarrhythmics; certain antipsychotics (e.g., thioridazine, haloperidol); certain antidepressants (e.g., venlafaxine, amitriptyline); certain antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin, clarithromycin,… (Toremifene label, Drug interactions)

  • Torsemideloop diureticModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • TrandolaprilACE inhibitorModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • TrazodoneantidepressantModerate

    …prolongation or in combination with other drugs that are inhibitors of CYP3A4 (e.g., itraconazole, clarithromycin, voriconazole), or known to prolong QT interval including Class 1A antiarrhythmics (e.g., quinidine, procainamide) or Class 3 antiarrhythmics (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol), certain antipsychotic medications (e.g., ziprasidone, chlorpromazine, thioridazine),… (Trazodone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Triamterenepotassium-sparing diureticModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazidepotassium-sparing diureticModerate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Umeclidinium and vilanterolanticholinergicModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Valsartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Antihypertensive agents clonidine, guanfacine, or moxonidine: Beta blockers also increase the risk of clonidine-, guanfacine-, or moxonidine-withdrawal rebound hypertension. (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Vibegronbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Sympathomimetic drugs: Dose adjustment needed (7) (Esmolol label, Drug interactions)

  • ZileutonCYP1A2 inhibitorModerate

    Zileuton increases propranolol levels and beta-blocker activity. (Zileuton label, Drug interactions)

Minor mentions (28)

  • AdenosineantiarrhythmicMinor

    Effects of Adenosine on Other Drugs Adenosine injection has been given with other cardioactive drugs (such as beta adrenergic blocking agents, cardiac glycosides, and calcium channel blockers) without apparent adverse interactions, but its effectiveness with these agents has not been systematically evaluated. (Adenosine label, Drug interactions)

  • Alfuzosinalpha blockerMinor

    Use in Patients with Pheochromocytoma If BREVIBLOC injection is used in the setting of pheochromocytoma, give it in combination with an alpha-blocker, and only after the alpha-blocker has been initiated. (Esmolol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Amitriptylinetricyclic antidepressantMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type 1C antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Amitriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • Amoxapinetricyclic antidepressantMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine, cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type 1C antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Amoxapine label, Drug interactions)

  • CarbamazepineanticonvulsantMinor

    CNS depressants include: alcohol, opioid analgesics, benzodiazepines, tricyclic antidepressants, sedative/hypnotics, anticonvulsants, antipsychotics, antihistamines, anticholinergics, alpha and beta blockers, general anesthetics, muscle relaxants, and illicit CNS depressants. (Carbamazepine label, Drug interactions)

  • Clomipraminetricyclic antidepressantMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type 1C antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Clomipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Colestipolbile acid sequestrantMinor

    Effects on the absorption of other beta-blockers have not been determined. (Colestipol label, Drug interactions)

  • Desipraminetricyclic antidepressantMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type IC antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Desipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • Dutasteride and tamsulosin5-alpha reductase inhibitorMinor

    Use in Patients with Pheochromocytoma If BREVIBLOC injection is used in the setting of pheochromocytoma, give it in combination with an alpha-blocker, and only after the alpha-blocker has been initiated. (Esmolol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FenoprofenNSAIDMinor

    ACE Inhibitors, Angiotensin Receptor Blockers, and Beta-Blockers Clinical Impact: NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), or beta-blockers (including propranolol). (Fenoprofen label, Drug interactions)

  • Finasteride5-alpha reductase inhibitorMinor

    …PROSCAR was concomitantly used in clinical studies with acetaminophen, acetylsalicylic acid, α-blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, analgesics, anti-convulsants, beta-adrenergic blocking agents, diuretics, calcium channel blockers, cardiac nitrates, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), benzodiazepines,… (Finasteride label, Drug interactions)

  • FingolimodimmunosuppressantMinor

    Drugs That Slow Heart Rate or Atrioventricular Conduction (e.g., beta blockers or diltiazem) Experience with GILENYA in patients receiving concurrent therapy with drugs that slow the heart rate or AV conduction (e.g., beta blockers, digoxin, or heart rate-slowing calcium channel blockers, such as diltiazem or verapamil) is limited. (Fingolimod label, Drug interactions)

  • Glyburide and metforminsulfonylureaMinor

    Examples: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents and other highly protein-boind drugs, salicylcates, sulfonamides, chloramphenicol, probenecid, coumarins, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, beta-adrenergic blocking agents; potentially with ciprofloxacin, micronazole. (Glyburide and metformin label, Drug interactions)

  • HaloperidolantipsychoticMinor

    Examples include (but are not limited to): Class 1A antiarrhythmics (e.g., procainamide, quinidine, disopyramide); Class 3 antiarrhythmics (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol); and other drugs such as citalopram, erythromycin, levofloxacin, methadone, and ziprasidone. (Haloperidol label, Drug interactions)

  • HydroxyzineantihistamineMinor

    These include Class 1A (e.g., quinidine, procainamide) or Class III (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmics, certain antipsychotics (e.g., ziprasidone, iloperidone, clozapine, quetiapine, chlorpromazine), certain antidepressants (e.g., citalopram, fluoxetine), certain antibiotics (e.g., azithromycin, erythromycin, clarithromycin, gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin);… (Hydroxyzine label, Precautions)

  • IbutilideantiarrhythmicMinor

    WARNINGS Proarrhythmia: Like other antiarrhythmic agents, CORVERT Injection can induce or worsen ventricular arrhythmias in some patients. (Ibutilide label, Warnings)

  • Imipraminetricyclic antidepressantMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type 1C antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Imipramine label, Drug interactions)

  • LamotrigineanticonvulsantMinor

    Cardiac Rhythm and Conduction Abnormalities In vitro testing showed that lamotrigine exhibits Class IB antiarrhythmic activity at therapeutically relevant concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )] . (Lamotrigine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Nortriptylinetricyclic antidepressantMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type 1C antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Nortriptyline label, Drug interactions)

  • PentoxifyllinemethylxanthineMinor

    Pentoxifylline extended-release tablets have been used concurrently with antihypertensive drugs, beta blockers, digitalis, diuretics, and antiarrhythmics, without observed problems. (Pentoxifylline label, Drug interactions)

  • PerphenazineantipsychoticMinor

    Drug Interactions Metabolism of a number of medications, including antipsychotics, antidepressants, β-blockers, and antiarrhythmics, occurs through the cytochrome P450 2D6 isoenzyme (debrisoquine hydroxylase). (Perphenazine label, Drug interactions)

  • Phentolaminealpha blockerMinor

    Use in Patients with Pheochromocytoma If BREVIBLOC injection is used in the setting of pheochromocytoma, give it in combination with an alpha-blocker, and only after the alpha-blocker has been initiated. (Esmolol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Protriptylinetricyclic antidepressantMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type 1C antiarrhythmics, propafenone and flecainide). (Protriptyline label, Precautions)

  • Silodosinalpha blockerMinor

    Use in Patients with Pheochromocytoma If BREVIBLOC injection is used in the setting of pheochromocytoma, give it in combination with an alpha-blocker, and only after the alpha-blocker has been initiated. (Esmolol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Tamsulosinalpha blockerMinor

    Use in Patients with Pheochromocytoma If BREVIBLOC injection is used in the setting of pheochromocytoma, give it in combination with an alpha-blocker, and only after the alpha-blocker has been initiated. (Esmolol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TerbinafineantifungalMinor

    Drugs predominantly metabolized by the CYP450 2D6 isozyme include the following drug classes: tricyclic antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, beta-blockers, antiarrhythmics class 1C (e.g., flecainide and propafenone) and monoamine oxidase inhibitors Type B. (Terbinafine label, Drug interactions)

  • Angiotensin Receptor Blockers, Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Potassium Sparing Diuretics Although specific interaction studies were not performed, in clinical studies, tolvaptan was used concomitantly with beta-blockers, angiotensin receptor blockers, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and potassium sparing diuretics. (Tolvaptan label, Drug interactions)

  • Trimipraminetricyclic antidepressantMinor

    The drugs that inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 include some that are not metabolized by the enzyme (quinidine; cimetidine) and many that are substrates for P450 2D6 (many other antidepressants, phenothiazines, and the Type 1C antiarrhythmics propafenone and flecainide). (Trimipramine label, Drug interactions)

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