Lidocaine and epinephrine and Propranolol interaction
Lidocaine and epinephrine and Propranolol: 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 Lidocaine and epinephrine (Flavalta) label · effective 2026-03-31
Risk of Hypertension and Bradycardia Due to Drug Interactions Between FLAVALTA and Nonselective Beta-Adrenergic Antagonists Administration of FLAVALTA (containing a vasoconstrictor, epinephrine) in patients receiving nonselective beta-adrenergic antagonists may cause severe hypertension and bradycardia.
Nonselective Beta-Adrenergic Antagonists Administration of FLAVALTA solution (containing a vasoconstrictor, epinephrine), in patients receiving a nonselective beta-adrenergic antagonist may result in dose-dependent hypertension and bradycardia with possible heart block.
Nonselective Beta-Adrenergic Antagonists: Administration of FLAVALTA (containing a vasoconstrictor, epinephrine), in patients receiving nonselective beta-adrenergic antagonist may cause severe hypertension and bradycardia.
From the Propranolol (InnoPran XL) label · effective 2026-08-27
Reduced Effectiveness of Epinephrine in Treating Anaphylaxis Beta adrenergic blocker-treated patients treated with epinephrine for a severe anaphylactic reaction may be less responsive to the typical doses of epinephrine.
Pharmacodynamic Drug-Drug Interactions Adrenergic Agonists: Beta-blockers may antagonize the antihypertensive effects of clonidine, and rebound hypertension may result if clonidine is withdrawn abruptly.
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