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Metoprolol

Route: Oral

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94 interactions on record

Metoprolol has 94 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 1 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 14 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Rifampin, Clonidine, Digitalis Glycosides. Patients taking Metoprolol should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.

Total
94
Contraindicated
1
Major
14
Moderate
46

Contraindicated (1)

  • Metoprolol + RifampinTelaprevir Decrease AUC by 92% Systemic Hormonal Contraceptives Prevention or Management Advise patients to change to no

Major (14)

  • Metoprolol + ClonidineIncreases bradycardia risk; beta-blockers may exacerbate rebound hypertension following clonidine withdrawal. Withdraw m
  • Metoprolol + Digitalis GlycosidesConcomitant use increases risk of bradycardia. Both agents slow atrioventricular conduction and decrease heart rate.
  • Metoprolol + DiltiazemConcomitant use increases risk of bradycardia. Both agents slow atrioventricular conduction and decrease heart rate.
  • Metoprolol + EpinephrinePatients may be unresponsive to usual doses of epinephrine used to treat allergic reactions while taking beta-blockers.
  • Metoprolol + FluoxetineStrong CYP2D6 inhibitor that doubles metoprolol concentrations, decreasing cardioselectivity. Close monitoring required.
  • Metoprolol + Mao InhibitorsPossible significant hypertension may theoretically occur up to 14 days following discontinuation of concomitant adminis
  • Metoprolol + Metoprolol Tartrate(7.2 ) CYP2D6 Inhibitors are likely to increase metoprolol concentration. ( 7.4 ) Beta-blockers including metoprolol, ma
  • Metoprolol + Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (Maois)Catecholamine-depleting drugs with additive effect causing hypotension, marked bradycardia, vertigo, syncope, or postura
  • Metoprolol + ParoxetineStrong CYP2D6 inhibitor that doubles metoprolol concentrations, decreasing cardioselectivity. Close monitoring required.
  • Metoprolol + PropafenoneStrong CYP2D6 inhibitor that doubles metoprolol concentrations, decreasing cardioselectivity. Close monitoring required.
  • Metoprolol + QuinidineStrong CYP2D6 inhibitor that doubles metoprolol concentrations, decreasing cardioselectivity. Close monitoring required.
  • Metoprolol + ReserpineCatecholamine-depleting drug with additive effect on metoprolol causing hypotension or marked bradycardia, potentially p
  • Metoprolol + VerapamilConcomitant use increases risk of bradycardia. Both agents slow atrioventricular conduction and decrease heart rate.
  • Metoprolol + Verapamil HydrochlorideBeta-blocker with decreased clearance when given with verapamil, resulting in additive negative effects on heart rate an

Moderate (46)

Metoprolol + RifampinContraindicated

Telaprevir Decrease AUC by 92% Systemic Hormonal Contraceptives Prevention or Management Advise patients to change to non-hormonal methods of birth control during rifampin therapy Estrogens Decrease exposure Progestins Anticonvulsants Phenytoin § Decrease exposure § Antiarrhythmics Disopyramide Decrease exposure Mexiletine Decrease exposure Quinidine Decrease exposure Propafenone Decrease AUC by 50% to 67% Tocainide Decrease exposure Antiestrogens Tamoxifen Decrease AUC by 86% Toremifene Decrease steady state concentrations of toremifene in serum Antithrombotic Agents Clopidogrel Prevention or Management Concomitant use of clopidogrel and rifampin should be discouraged Increase active metabolite exposure and risk of bleeding Ticagrelor Prevention or Management Avoid use Decrease exposure Antipsychotics Haloperidol Decrease plasma concentrations by 70% Lurasidone Prevention or Management: Concomitant use is contraindicated (See CONTRADICTIONS ) Decrease exposure Oral Anticoagulants Prevention or Management Perform prothrombin time daily or as frequently as necessary to establish and maintain the required dose of anticoagulant Warfarin Decrease exposure Antifungals Fluconazole Decrease AUC by 23% Itraconazole Prevention or Management Not recommended 2 weeks before and during itraconazole treatment Decrease exposure Ketoconazole Decrease exposure Beta-blockers Metoprolol Decrease exposure Propranolol Decrease exposure Benzodiazepines Diazepam *,¶ Decrease exposure Benzodiazepine-Related Drugs Zopiclone Decrease AUC by 82% Zolpidem Decrease AUC by 73% Calcium Channel Blockers ¶ Diltiazem Decrease exposure Nifedipine # Decrease exposure Verapamil Decrease exposure Corticosteroids Þ Prednisolone Decrease exposure Cardiac Glycosides Digoxin Prevention or Management Measure serum digoxin concentrations before initiating rifampin.

Metoprolol + Sevelamer Carbonate🟡Moderate

Sevelamer Drug Interactions Oral drugs for which sevelamer did not alter the pharmacokinetics when administered concomitantly Digoxin Enalapril Iron Metoprolol Warfarin Oral drugs that have demonstrated interaction with sevelamer and are to be dosed separately from sevelamer carbonate Ciprofloxacin Mycophenolate mofetil Dosing Recommendations Take at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after sevelamer Take at least 2 hours before sevelamer • For oral medication where a reduction in the bioavailability of that medication would have a clinically significant effect on its safety or efficacy consider separation of the timing of administration and/or monitor clinical responses or blood levels of the concomitant medication. ( 7 ) • Sevelamer did not alter the pharmacokinetics of digoxin, enalapril, iron, metoprolol and warfarin.

Metoprolol + Sevelamer Carbonate For Oral Suspension🟡Moderate

Sevelamer Drug Interactions Oral drugs for which sevelamer did not alter the pharmacokinetics when administered concomitantly Digoxin Enalapril Iron Metoprolol Warfarin Oral drugs that have demonstrated interaction with sevelamer and are to be dosed separately from sevelamer carbonate Ciprofloxacin Mycophenolate mofetil Dosing Recommendations Take at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after sevelamer Take at least 2 hours before sevelamer • For oral medication where a reduction in the bioavailability of that medication would have a clinically significant effect on its safety or efficacy consider separation of the timing of administration and/or monitor clinical responses or blood levels of the concomitant medication. ( 7 ) • Sevelamer did not alter the pharmacokinetics of digoxin, enalapril, iron, metoprolol and warfarin.

Metoprolol + Aminophyllineℹ️Unknown

albuterol, systemic and inhaled amoxicillin ampicillin, with or without sulbactam atenolol azithromycin caffeine, dietary ingestion cefaclor co-trimoxazole (trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole) diltiazem dirithromycin enflurane famotidine felodipine finasteride hydrocortisone isoflurane isoniazid isradipine influenza vaccine ketoconazole lomefloxacin mebendazole medroxyprogesterone methylprednisolone metronidazole metoprolol nadolol nifedipine nizatidine norfloxacin ofloxacin omeprazole prednisone, prednisolone ranitidine rifabutin roxithromycin sorbitol (purgative doses do not inhibit theophylline absorption) sucralfate terbutaline, systemic terfenadine tetracycline tocainide The Effect of Other Drugs on Theophylline Serum Concentration Measurements: Most serum theophylline assays in clinical use are immunoassays which are specific for theophylline.

Metoprolol + Patiromerℹ️Unknown

Table 3: No observed clinically important drug interactions of Veltassa Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors Benazepril, captopril, enalapril, fosinopril, lisinopril, perindopril, quinapril, ramipril, trandolapril Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB) Azilsartan, candesartan, irbesartan, losartan, olmesartan, valsartan β-adrenoceptor blockers (β-blocker) Metoprolol Loop diuretics Furosemide, bumetanide, torasemide Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRA) Eplerenone, finerenone, spironolactone Neprilysin inhibitors Sacubitril Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors Canagliflozin, dapagliflozin, empagliflozin Antibiotics Trimethoprim, amoxicillin, cephalexin Anticoagulants Warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban Anti-parathyroid agents and Thyroid preparations Cinacalcet Antithrombotic agents Clopidogrel, acetylsalicylic acid Blood glucose lowering drugs Glipizide Calcium channel blockers Amlodipine, verapamil Immunosuppressants Tacrolimus Others Lithium, allopurinol, atorvastatin, digoxin, phenytoin, riboflavin, sevelamer

Metoprolol + Theophyllineℹ️Unknown

Drugs that have been documented not to interact with theophylline or drugs that produce no clinically significant interaction with theophylline.* albuterol, systemic and inhaled mebendazole amoxicillin medroxyprogesterone ampicillin, with or without methylprednisolone sulbactam metronidazole atenolol metoprolol azithromycin nadolol caffeine, dietary ingestion nifedipine cefaclor nizatidine co-trimoxazole (trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole) norfloxacin ofloxacin diltiazem omeprazole dirithromycin prednisone, prednisolone enflurane ranitidine famotidine rifabutin felodipine roxithromycin finasteride Sorbitol (purgative doses do not inhibit hydrocortisone theophylline absorption) isoflurane sucralfate isoniazid terbutaline, systemic isradipine terfenadine influenza vaccine tetracycline ketoconazole tocainide lomefloxacin * Refer to PRECAUTIONS, Drug Interactions for information regarding table.

Data sourced from U.S. FDA drug labeling via openFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine. For informational purposes only. Always consult your pharmacist or physician.