Does Topical Local Anesthetics Interact with Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution 015?
CDI records a moderate classification for Topical Local Anesthetics and Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution 015. The stored summary is: CNS depressant; may result in additive or potentiating effect with brimonidine on the central nervous system. The mechanism involves additive cns depression. 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
- Moderate
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Additive CNS depression
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Topical Local Anesthetics and your doctor is considering prescribing Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution 015 (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 whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider