Does Epinephrine 015 Pediatrics Interact with Propranolol?
CDI records a major classification for Epinephrine 015 Pediatrics and Propranolol. The stored summary is: Cardiostimulating and bronchodilating effects of epinephrine are antagonized by beta-adrenergic blocking drug propranolol. The mechanism involves beta-adrenergic blocking drug antagonism. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Major
- Epinephrine 015 Pediatrics Class
- alpha-Adrenergic Agonist
- Management
- Close medical supervision required
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Beta-adrenergic blocking drug antagonism
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Epinephrine 015 Pediatrics and your doctor is considering prescribing Propranolol (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask how frequently you should be monitored while these are co-prescribed
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider