Does Ergotamine Tartrate And Caffeine Interact with Propranolol?
CDI records a major classification for Ergotamine Tartrate And Caffeine and Propranolol. The stored summary is: Potentiates the vasoconstrictive action of ergotamine tartrate and caffeine by blocking the vasodilating property of epinephrine. The mechanism involves beta-blockade prevents compensatory vasodilation. 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
- Ergotamine Tartrate And Caffeine Class
- Central Nervous System Stimulant
- Management
- Close medical supervision required
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Beta-blockade prevents compensatory vasodilation
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Ergotamine Tartrate And Caffeine 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