Albuterol drug interactions

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

List of drug interactions

Overview

Monamine oxidase inhibitors/tricyclic antidepressants

Beta-blockers

Diuretics

Digoxin

Complete List of Drug Interactions

Overview

The concomitant use of Albuterol tablets and other oral sympathomimetic agents is not recommended since such combined use may lead to deleterious cardiovascular effects. This recommendation does not preclude the judicious use of an aerosol bronchodilator of the adrenergic stimulant type in patients receiving Albuterol tablets. Such concomitant use, however, should be individualized and not given on a routine basis. If regular coadministration is required, then alternative therapy should be considered. Return to top

Monamine oxidase inhibitors/tricyclic antidepressants

Albuterol should be administered with extreme caution to patients being treated with monoamine oxidase inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants, or within 2 weeks of discontinuation of such agents, because the action of Albuterol on the vascular system may be potentiated. Return to top

Beta-blockers

Beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agents not only block the pulmonary effect of beta-agonists, such as Albuterol tablets, but may produce severe bronchospasm in asthmatic patients. Therefore, patients with asthma should not normally be treated with beta-blockers. However, under certain circumstances, e.g., as prophylaxis after myocardial infarction, there may be no acceptable alternatives to the use of beta-adrenergic blocking agents in patients with asthma. In this setting, cardioselective beta-blockers could be considered, although they should be administered with caution. Return to top

Diuretics

The ECG changes and/or hypokalemia that may result from the administration of nonpotassium-sparing diuretics (such as loop or thiazide diuretics) can be acutely worsened by beta-agonists, especially when the recommended dose of the beta-agonist is exceeded. Although the clinical significance of these effects is not known, caution is advised in the coadministration of beta-agonists with nonpotassium-sparing diuretics. Return to top

Digoxin

Mean decreases of 16% to 22% in serum digoxin levels were demonstrated after single-dose intravenous and oral administration of Albuterol, respectively, to normal volunteers who had received digoxin for 10 days. The clinical significance of these findings for patients with obstructive airway disease who are receiving Albuterol and digoxin on a chronic basis is unclear. Nevertheless, it would be prudent to carefully evaluate the serum digoxin levels in patients who are currently receiving digoxin and Albuterol. Return to top

Complete List of Drug Interactions

Albuterol

Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.

Albuterol drug interactions

Contents

List of drug interactions

Overview

Monamine oxidase inhibitors/tricyclic antidepressants

Beta-blockers

Diuretics

Digoxin

Complete List of Drug Interactions

Albuterol

Major Interactions

Moderate Interactions

Minor Interactions

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