Betaxolol and Isoflurane interaction
Betaxolol and Isoflurane: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Isoflurane (FORANE) label · effective 2024-12-09
Concomitant Use with Beta Blockers Concomitant use of beta blockers may exaggerate the cardiovascular effects of inhalational anesthetics, including hypotension and negative inotropic effects.
From the Betaxolol label · effective 2023-12-20
Particular care should be taken when using anesthetic agents which depress the myocardium, such as ether, cyclopropane, and trichloroethylene (see Warnings, Major surgery ).
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