Drug interactions between pindolol and propranolol
| Results for the following 2 drugs: |
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| pindolol |
| propranolol |
Interactions between your drugs
pindolol
A total of 950 drugs (6726 brand and generic names) are known to interact with pindolol.
- Pindolol is in the drug class non-cardioselective beta blockers.
- Pindolol is used to treat High Blood Pressure.
propranolol
A total of 1055 drugs (7743 brand and generic names) are known to interact with propranolol.
- Propranolol is a member of the following drug classes: group II antiarrhythmics, non-cardioselective beta blockers.
- Propranolol is used to treat the following conditions:
- Angina
- Anxiety
- Aortic Stenosis
- Arrhythmia
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Benign Essential Tremor
- Heart Attack
- Hemangioma
- High Blood Pressure
- Intermittent Explosive Disorder
- Migraine Prevention
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Panic Disorder
- Performance Anxiety
- Pheochromocytoma
- Portal Hypertension
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- Thyrotoxicosis
- Ventricular Tachycardia
Drug and food interactions
propranolol food
Applies to: propranolol
Food can enhance the levels of propranolol in your body. You shoud take propranolol at the same time each day, preferably with or immediately following meals. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. Avoid drinking alcohol, which could increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking propranolol. Propranolol is only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.
Beta blockers
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'beta blockers' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'beta blockers' category:
- pindolol
- propranolol
Note: The benefits of taking this combination of medicines may outweigh any risks associated with therapeutic duplication. This information does not take the place of talking to your doctor. Always check with your healthcare provider to determine if any adjustments to your medications are needed.
See Also
Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No information available. |
Do not stop taking any medications without consulting your healthcare provider.
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