Brevibloc and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Brevibloc (esmolol).
Esmolol Alcohol (Ethanol)
Moderate Drug Interaction
Esmolol and ethanol (alcohol) may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. These side effects are most likely to be seen at the beginning of treatment, following a dose increase, or when treatment is restarted after an interruption. Let your doctor know if you develop these symptoms and they do not go away after a few days or they become troublesome. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you, and use caution when getting up from a sitting or lying position. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
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Brevibloc drug interactions
There are 413 drug interactions with Brevibloc (esmolol).
Brevibloc disease interactions
There are 16 disease interactions with Brevibloc (esmolol) which include:
- bradyarrhythmia/AV block
- cardiogenic shock/hypotension
- CHF
- diabetes
- hypersensitivity
- ischemic heart disease
- PVD
- cerebrovascular insufficiency
- glaucoma
- hyperthyroidism
- myasthenia gravis
- pheochromocytoma
- psoriasis
- tachycardia
- asthma/COPD
- renal dysfunction
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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 interaction information available. |
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