Acebutolol and Digoxin interaction

Acebutolol and Digoxin: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.

Moderate

Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.

What the FDA labels say

From the Acebutolol (Acebutolol Hydrochloride) label · effective 2025-11-07

Moderate

Although β-blockers should be avoided in overt cardiac failure, acebutolol can be used with caution in patients with a history of heart failure who are controlled with digitalis and/or diuretics.

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Moderate

Both digitalis glycosides and beta-blockers slow atrioventricular conduction and decrease heart rate.

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Minor

Both digitalis and acebutolol impair AV conduction.

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No interaction

No significant interactions with digoxin, hydrochlorothiazide, hydralazine, sulfinpyrazone, oral contraceptives, tolbutamide, or warfarin have been observed.

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From the Digoxin label · effective 2025-04-10

Moderate

Beta-adrenergic Blockers and Calcium Channel Blockers Additive effects on AV node conduction can result in complete heart block.

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