Inderal, Inderal LA (propranolol) dosing, indications, interactions, adverse effects, and more (2024)

  • abiraterone

    abiraterone increases levels of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid coadministration of abiraterone with substrates of CYP2D6. If alternative therapy cannot be used, exercise caution and consider a dose reduction of the CYP2D6 substrate.

  • acebutolol

    acebutolol and propranolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • aceclofenac

    propranolol and aceclofenac both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.aceclofenac decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • acemetacin

    propranolol and acemetacin both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.acemetacin decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • albuterol

    propranolol increases and albuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.propranolol decreases effects of albuterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • aldesleukin

    aldesleukin increases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

  • alfuzosin

    alfuzosin and propranolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The severity and duration of hypotension following the first dose of Alfuzosin may be enhanced.

  • aluminum hydroxide

    aluminum hydroxide decreases levels of propranolol by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor. Separate by 2 hours.

  • amifostine

    amifostine, propranolol.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with blood pressure lowering agents may increase the risk and severity of hypotension associated with amifostine. When amifostine is used at chemotherapeutic doses, withhold blood pressure lowering medications for 24 hr prior to amifostine; if blood pressure lowering medication cannot be withheld, do not administer amifostine.

  • amiloride

    propranolol and amiloride both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • amiodarone

    amiodarone will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use may result in additive cardiac effects. Monitor cardiac function carefully and observe for signs of bradycardia or heart block when amiodarone and a beta adrenergic blocker are coadministered. Amiodarone should be used with caution in patients receiving a beta adrenergic blocker, particularly if there is suspicion of underlying dysfunction of the sinus node, such as bradycardia or sick sinus syndrome, or if there is partial AV block.amiodarone, propranolol. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiotoxicity with bradycardia.

  • amlodipine

    propranolol and amlodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • amobarbital

    amobarbital decreases levels of propranolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

  • antipyrine

    propranolol increases levels of antipyrine by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • arformoterol

    propranolol increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.propranolol decreases effects of arformoterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • articaine

    propranolol, articaine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased effects of epinephrine in anesthetic; risk of hypertension and bradycardia. Do NOT D/C chronic beta blocker Tx prior to anesthetic administration. Consider selective beta 1 blocker (e.g., metoprolol).

  • asenapine

    asenapine will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.asenapine and propranolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • aspirin

    propranolol and aspirin both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.aspirin decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • aspirin rectal

    propranolol and aspirin rectal both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.aspirin rectal decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate

    aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.propranolol and aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • atenolol

    atenolol and propranolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • avanafil

    avanafil increases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

  • bendroflumethiazide

    propranolol increases and bendroflumethiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • betaxolol

    betaxolol and propranolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • betrixaban

    propranolol increases levels of betrixaban by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Decrease betrixaban dose to 80 mg PO once, then 40 mg PO qDay if coadministered with a P-gp inhibitor.

  • bismuth subsalicylate

    bismuth subsalicylate, propranolol. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Blockage of renal prostaglandin synthesis; may cause severe hypertension.

  • bisoprolol

    bisoprolol and propranolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • bretylium

    propranolol, bretylium.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Each drug may cause hypotension.

  • bumetanide

    propranolol increases and bumetanide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • bupivacaine

    propranolol, bupivacaine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Use extreme caution during concomitant use of bupivacaine and antihypertensive agents.

  • bupropion

    bupropion will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • butabarbital

    butabarbital decreases levels of propranolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of butabarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

  • butalbital

    butalbital decreases levels of propranolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of butalbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

  • calcium acetate

    calcium acetate decreases effects of propranolol by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • calcium carbonate

    calcium carbonate decreases effects of propranolol by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.calcium carbonate decreases levels of propranolol by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor. Separate by 2 hours.

  • calcium chloride

    calcium chloride decreases effects of propranolol by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • calcium citrate

    calcium citrate decreases effects of propranolol by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • calcium gluconate

    calcium gluconate decreases effects of propranolol by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • candesartan

    candesartan and propranolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.propranolol, candesartan. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of fetal compromise if given during pregnancy.

  • cannabidiol

    cannabidiol, propranolol. affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Owing to the potential for both CYP1A2 induction and inhibition with the coadministration of CYP1A2 substrates and cannabidiol, consider reducing dosage adjustment of CYP1A2 substrates as clinically appropriate.

  • carbenoxolone

    propranolol increases and carbenoxolone decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • carbidopa

    carbidopa increases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Therapy with carbidopa, given with or without levodopa or carbidopa-levodopa combination products, is started, dosage adjustment of the antihypertensive drug may be required.

  • carvedilol

    carvedilol and propranolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • celecoxib

    celecoxib will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.propranolol and celecoxib both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.celecoxib decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • celiprolol

    celiprolol and propranolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ceritinib

    propranolol increases levels of ceritinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • chloroprocaine

    propranolol, chloroprocaine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased effects of epinephrine in anesthetic; risk of hypertension and bradycardia. Do NOT D/C chronic beta blocker Tx prior to anesthetic administration. Consider selective beta 1 blocker (e.g., metoprolol).

  • chloroquine

    chloroquine will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • chlorothiazide

    propranolol increases and chlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • chlorpropamide

    propranolol decreases effects of chlorpropamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Non selective beta blockers may also mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia.

  • chlorthalidone

    propranolol increases and chlorthalidone decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • choline magnesium trisalicylate

    propranolol and choline magnesium trisalicylate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.choline magnesium trisalicylate decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • cimetidine

    cimetidine will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • citalopram

    citalopram increases levels of propranolol by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • clevidipine

    propranolol and clevidipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • clonidine

    propranolol, clonidine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Non selective beta blocker administration during withdrawal from centrally acting alpha agonists may result in rebound hypertension.

  • cyclopenthiazide

    propranolol increases and cyclopenthiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dabigatran

    propranolol will increase the level or effect of dabigatran by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Atrial fibrillation: Avoid coadministering dabigatran with P-gp inhibitors if CrCl <30 mL/min. DVT/PE treatment: Avoid coadministering dabigatran with P-gp inhibitors if CrCl <50 mL/min

  • darifenacin

    darifenacin will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dasiglucagon

    propranolol decreases effects of dasiglucagon by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Dasiglucagon may stimulate catecholamine release; whereas beta blockers may inhibit catecholamines released in response to dasiglucagon. Coadministration may also transiently increase pulse and BP.

  • deferasirox

    deferasirox increases levels of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • desflurane

    desflurane, propranolol.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

  • desvenlafaxine

    desvenlafaxine will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Desvenlafaxine inhibits CYP2D6; with higher desvenlafaxine doses (ie, 400 mg) decrease the CYP2D6 substrate dose by up to 50%; no dosage adjustment needed with desvenlafaxine doses <100 mg

  • diclofenac

    propranolol and diclofenac both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.diclofenac decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • diflunisal

    propranolol and diflunisal both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.diflunisal decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • digoxin

    propranolol and digoxin both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.propranolol increases effects of digoxin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced bradycardia.

  • diltiazem

    propranolol and diltiazem both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • diphenhydramine

    diphenhydramine will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dobutamine

    propranolol increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.propranolol decreases effects of dobutamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dopexamine

    propranolol increases and dopexamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.propranolol decreases effects of dopexamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • doxazosin

    doxazosin and propranolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The severity and duration of hypotension following the first dose of doxozosin may be enhanced.

  • dronedarone

    dronedarone will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • drospirenone

    propranolol and drospirenone both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • duloxetine

    duloxetine will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • eliglustat

    eliglustat increases levels of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor therapeutic drug concentrations, as indicated, or consider reducing the dosage of the concomitant drug and titrate to clinical effect.

  • elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

    elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF increases levels of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cobicistat is a CYP2D6 inhibitor; caution with CYP2D6 substrates for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events.

  • enasidenib

    enasidenib will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Enasidenib (a strong CYP1A2 inhibitor) significantly increases systemic exposure of CYP1A2 substrates. If unable to avoid, dosage reduction of the CYP1A2 substrate may be warranted.

  • ephedrine

    propranolol increases and ephedrine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.propranolol decreases effects of ephedrine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • epinephrine

    propranolol increases and epinephrine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.propranolol decreases effects of epinephrine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • epinephrine inhaled

    propranolol decreases effects of epinephrine inhaled by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Beta2-adrenergic blockers may may inhibit bronchodilatory effects of epinephrine.

  • epinephrine racemic

    propranolol increases and epinephrine racemic decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.propranolol decreases effects of epinephrine racemic by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • eprosartan

    eprosartan and propranolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.propranolol, eprosartan. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of fetal compromise if given during pregnancy.

  • esmolol

    esmolol and propranolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ethacrynic acid

    propranolol increases and ethacrynic acid decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ethanol

    ethanol, propranolol. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Propranolol plasma levels may increase with acute alcohol consumption, but decrease with chronic alcohol consumption.

  • ether

    propranolol, ether.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both beta blockers and ether depress the myocardium; consider lowering beta blocker dose if ether used for anesthesia.

  • etodolac

    propranolol and etodolac both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.etodolac decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • etomidate

    etomidate, propranolol.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

  • etrasimod

    etrasimod, propranolol. pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Transient decrease in heart rate and AV conduction delays may occur when initiating etrasimod. Concomitant use of etrasimod in patients receiving stable beta-blocker treatment did not result in additive effects on heart rate reduction. However, risk of additive heart rate reduction following initiation of beta-blocker therapy with stable etrasimod treatment or concomitant use with other drugs that may decrease heart rate is unknown. .

  • fedratinib

    fedratinib will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP2D6 substrates as necessary.

  • felodipine

    propranolol and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • fenbufen

    propranolol and fenbufen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • fenoprofen

    propranolol and fenoprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.fenoprofen decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • fexinidazole

    fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • fingolimod

    propranolol increases effects of fingolimod by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both medications decrease heart rate. Monitor patients on concomitant therapy, particularly in the first 6 hours after fingolimod is initiated or after a treatment interruption of at least two weeks, for bradycardia and atrioventricular block. To identify underlying risk factors of bradycardia and AV block, obtain a new or recent ECG in patients using beta-blockers prior to starting fingolimod.

  • flecainide

    flecainide, propranolol.Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased serum levels of both agents; additive negative inotropic effects.

  • flurbiprofen

    propranolol and flurbiprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.flurbiprofen decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • formoterol

    propranolol increases and formoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.propranolol decreases effects of formoterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • furosemide

    propranolol increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • gentamicin

    propranolol increases and gentamicin decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • glecaprevir/pibrentasvir

    propranolol will increase the level or effect of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • glimepiride

    propranolol decreases effects of glimepiride by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Non selective beta blockers may also mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia.

  • glipizide

    propranolol decreases effects of glipizide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Non selective beta blockers may also mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia.

  • glucagon

    glucagon decreases toxicity of propranolol by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of glucagon with beta-blockers may have transiently increased pulse and blood pressure.

  • glucagon intranasal

    glucagon intranasal decreases toxicity of propranolol by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of glucagon with beta-blockers may have transiently increased pulse and blood pressure.

  • glyburide

    propranolol decreases effects of glyburide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Non selective beta blockers may also mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia.

  • guanfacine

    propranolol, guanfacine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Non selective beta blocker administration during withdrawal from centrally acting alpha agonists may result in rebound hypertension.

  • guggul

    guggul decreases levels of propranolol by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • haloperidol

    haloperidol will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. If concurrent use cannot be avoided, cautious dosing and telemetric monitoring is advised. Coadministration of beta-blockers and haloperidol may cause an unexpected severe hypotensive reaction.

  • hawthorn

    hawthorn increases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • hydralazine

    hydralazine increases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive hypotensive effects.

  • hydrochlorothiazide

    propranolol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ibuprofen

    propranolol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.ibuprofen decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • ibuprofen IV

    ibuprofen IV decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.propranolol and ibuprofen IV both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • iloprost

    iloprost, propranolol.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. When administering iloprost IV, consider temporary discontinuation of concomitant vasodilators or other medications that reduce blood pressure to mitigate potential additive hypotensive effects. If hypotension persists despite discontinuing other antihypertensives and fluid resuscitation, consider iloprost dose reduction or discontinuation.

  • imatinib

    imatinib will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • indacaterol, inhaled

    indacaterol, inhaled, propranolol. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Beta-blockers and indacaterol may interfere with the effect of each other when administered concurrently. Beta-blockers may produce severe bronchospasm in COPD patients. Therefore, patients with COPD should not normally be treated with beta-blockers. However, under certain circ*mstances, e.g. as prophylaxis after myocardial infarction, there may be no acceptable alternatives to the use of beta-blockers in patients with COPD. In this setting, cardioselective beta-blockers could be considered, although they should be administered with caution.

  • indapamide

    propranolol increases and indapamide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • indomethacin

    propranolol and indomethacin both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.indomethacin decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • insulin aspart

    propranolol, insulin aspart. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Non selective beta blockers delay recovery of normoglycemia after insulin induced hypoglycemia; however, they also inhibit insulin secretion, so long term beta blocker Tx may result in reduced glucose tolerance. Insulin induced hypoglycemia may induce hypertension during non selective beta blocker Tx.

  • insulin degludec

    propranolol, insulin degludec. Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Beta-blockers may either increase or decrease the blood glucose lowering effect of insulin; beta-blockers can prolong hypoglycemia (interference with glycogenolysis) or cause hyperglycemia (insulin secretion inhibited).

  • insulin degludec/insulin aspart

    propranolol, insulin degludec/insulin aspart. Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Beta-blockers may either increase or decrease the blood glucose lowering effect of insulin; beta-blockers can prolong hypoglycemia (interference with glycogenolysis) or cause hyperglycemia (insulin secretion inhibited).

  • insulin detemir

    propranolol, insulin detemir. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Non selective beta blockers delay recovery of normoglycemia after insulin induced hypoglycemia; however, they also inhibit insulin secretion, so long term beta blocker Tx may result in reduced glucose tolerance. Insulin induced hypoglycemia may induce hypertension during non selective beta blocker Tx.

  • insulin glargine

    propranolol, insulin glargine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Non selective beta blockers delay recovery of normoglycemia after insulin induced hypoglycemia; however, they also inhibit insulin secretion, so long term beta blocker Tx may result in reduced glucose tolerance. Insulin induced hypoglycemia may induce hypertension during non selective beta blocker Tx.

  • insulin glulisine

    propranolol, insulin glulisine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Non selective beta blockers delay recovery of normoglycemia after insulin induced hypoglycemia; however, they also inhibit insulin secretion, so long term beta blocker Tx may result in reduced glucose tolerance. Insulin induced hypoglycemia may induce hypertension during non selective beta blocker Tx.

  • insulin inhaled

    propranolol, insulin inhaled. Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Beta-blockers may either increase or decrease the blood glucose lowering effect of insulin; beta-blockers can prolong hypoglycemia (interference with glycogenolysis) or cause hyperglycemia (insulin secretion inhibited).

  • insulin lispro

    propranolol, insulin lispro. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Non selective beta blockers delay recovery of normoglycemia after insulin induced hypoglycemia; however, they also inhibit insulin secretion, so long term beta blocker Tx may result in reduced glucose tolerance. Insulin induced hypoglycemia may induce hypertension during non selective beta blocker Tx.

  • insulin NPH

    propranolol, insulin NPH. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Non selective beta blockers delay recovery of normoglycemia after insulin induced hypoglycemia; however, they also inhibit insulin secretion, so long term beta blocker Tx may result in reduced glucose tolerance. Insulin induced hypoglycemia may induce hypertension during non selective beta blocker Tx.

  • insulin regular human

    propranolol, insulin regular human. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Non selective beta blockers delay recovery of normoglycemia after insulin induced hypoglycemia; however, they also inhibit insulin secretion, so long term beta blocker Tx may result in reduced glucose tolerance. Insulin induced hypoglycemia may induce hypertension during non selective beta blocker Tx.

  • irbesartan

    irbesartan and propranolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.propranolol, irbesartan. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of fetal compromise if given during pregnancy.

  • isoproterenol

    propranolol increases and isoproterenol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.propranolol decreases effects of isoproterenol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • isradipine

    propranolol and isradipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • ivabradine

    ivabradine, propranolol.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Most patients receiving ivabradine will also be treated with a beta-blocker. The risk of bradycardia increases with coadministration of drugs that slow heart rate (eg, digoxin, amiodarone, beta-blockers). Monitor heart rate in patients taking ivabradine with other negative chronotropes.

  • ketamine

    ketamine, propranolol.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

  • ketoprofen

    propranolol and ketoprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.ketoprofen decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • ketorolac

    propranolol and ketorolac both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.ketorolac decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • ketorolac intranasal

    propranolol and ketorolac intranasal both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.ketorolac intranasal decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • labetalol

    labetalol and propranolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lasmiditan

    propranolol increases effects of lasmiditan by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lasmiditan has been associated with a lowering of heart rate (HR). In a drug interaction study, addition of a single 200-mg dose of lasmiditan to propranolol decreased HR by an additional 5 bpm compared to propranolol alone, for a mean maximum of 19 bpm.

  • letermovir

    letermovir increases effects of propranolol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • levalbuterol

    propranolol increases and levalbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.propranolol decreases effects of levalbuterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • levodopa

    levodopa increases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider decreasing dosage of antihypertensive agent.

  • lidocaine

    propranolol, lidocaine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased effects of epinephrine in anesthetic; risk of hypertension and bradycardia. Do NOT D/C chronic beta blocker Tx prior to anesthetic administration. Consider selective beta 1 blocker (e.g., metoprolol).propranolol increases levels of lidocaine by decreasing elimination. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypertension and bradycardia. Consider selective beta 1 blocker (e.g., metoprolol).

  • lorcaserin

    lorcaserin will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lornoxicam

    propranolol and lornoxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.lornoxicam decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • losartan

    losartan and propranolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.propranolol, losartan. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of fetal compromise if given during pregnancy.

  • lurasidone

    lurasidone increases effects of propranolol by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Potential for increased risk of hypotension with concurrent use. Monitor blood pressure and adjust dose of antihypertensive agent as needed.

  • maraviroc

    maraviroc will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • marijuana

    marijuana will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • meclofenamate

    meclofenamate decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.propranolol and meclofenamate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • mefenamic acid

    propranolol and mefenamic acid both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.mefenamic acid decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • mefloquine

    mefloquine increases levels of propranolol by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of arrhythmia.

  • meloxicam

    propranolol and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.meloxicam decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • mepivacaine

    propranolol, mepivacaine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Use extreme caution during concomitant use of bupivacaine and antihypertensive agents.

  • metaproterenol

    propranolol increases and metaproterenol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.propranolol decreases effects of metaproterenol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • methyclothiazide

    propranolol increases and methyclothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .

  • methyldopa

    propranolol, methyldopa. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Non selective beta blocker administration during withdrawal from methyldopa may result in rebound hypertension.

  • methylphenidate

    methylphenidate will decrease the level or effect of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Methylphenidate may diminish antihypertensive effects. Monitor BP.

  • methylphenidate transdermal

    methylphenidate transdermal decreases effects of propranolol by anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • metolazone

    propranolol increases and metolazone decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • metoprolol

    metoprolol and propranolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • mirabegron

    mirabegron will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • moxisylyte

    moxisylyte and propranolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • nabumetone

    propranolol and nabumetone both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.nabumetone decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • nadolol

    nadolol and propranolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • naldemedine

    propranolol increases levels of naldemedine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor naldemedine for potential adverse effects if coadministered with P-gp inhibitors.

  • naproxen

    propranolol and naproxen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.naproxen decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • nebivolol

    nebivolol and propranolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • nicardipine

    propranolol and nicardipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.nicardipine increases levels of propranolol by decreasing elimination. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • nifedipine

    propranolol and nifedipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.nifedipine increases levels of propranolol by decreasing elimination. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • nilotinib

    nilotinib will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • nintedanib

    propranolol increases levels of nintedanib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If nintedanib adverse effects occur, management may require interruption, dose reduction, or discontinuation of therapy .

  • nisoldipine

    propranolol and nisoldipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.nisoldipine increases levels of propranolol by decreasing elimination. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • nitroglycerin rectal

    nitroglycerin rectal, propranolol.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Beta-blockers blunt the reflex tachycardia produced by nitroglycerin without preventing its hypotensive effects. If beta-blockers are used with nitroglycerin in patients with angina pectoris, additional hypotensive effects may occur.

  • norepinephrine

    propranolol increases and norepinephrine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.propranolol decreases effects of norepinephrine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • olanzapine/samidorphan

    olanzapine/samidorphan increases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor blood pressure and reduce antihypertensive drug dosage in accordance with its product labeling.

  • olmesartan

    olmesartan and propranolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.propranolol, olmesartan. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of fetal compromise if given during pregnancy.

  • olodaterol inhaled

    propranolol, olodaterol inhaled.Either decreases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Beta-blockers and olodaterol may interfere with the effect of each other when administered concurrently. Beta-blockers may produce severe bronchospasm in COPD patients. Therefore, patients with COPD should not normally be treated with beta-blockers. However, under certain circ*mstances, e.g. as prophylaxis after myocardial infarction, there may be no acceptable alternatives to the use of beta-blockers in patients with COPD. In this setting, cardioselective beta-blockers could be considered, although they should be administered with caution.

  • oxaprozin

    propranolol and oxaprozin both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.oxaprozin decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • oxymetazoline intranasal

    propranolol increases effects of oxymetazoline intranasal by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. When beta-2 receptors are antagonized by nonselective beta blockers, alpha1 vasoconstriction may be unopposed, thus increasing hypertensive effect. When oxymetazoline is combined with intranasal tetracaine for dental anesthesia, avoid or use an alternant anesthetic in patients taking nonselective beta blockers.

  • oxymetazoline topical

    oxymetazoline topical increases and propranolol decreases sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • parecoxib

    parecoxib will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.propranolol and parecoxib both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.parecoxib decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • peginterferon alfa 2b

    peginterferon alfa 2b, propranolol. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: When patients are administered peginterferon alpha-2b with CYP2D6 substrates, the therapeutic effect of these drugs may be altered. Peginterferon alpha-2b may increase or decrease levels of CYP2D6 substrate.

  • penbutolol

    penbutolol and propranolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • pentobarbital

    pentobarbital decreases levels of propranolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of pentobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

  • perphenazine

    perphenazine will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • phenobarbital

    phenobarbital decreases levels of propranolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of phenobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

  • phenoxybenzamine

    phenoxybenzamine and propranolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • phentolamine

    phentolamine and propranolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • phenylephrine

    propranolol increases effects of phenylephrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of acute hypertensive episode (rare).

  • phenylephrine PO

    propranolol increases effects of phenylephrine PO by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of acute hypertensive episode (rare).

  • pindolol

    pindolol and propranolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • pirbuterol

    propranolol increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.propranolol decreases effects of pirbuterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • piroxicam

    propranolol and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.piroxicam decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • ponesimod

    ponesimod and propranolol both increase pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Beta-blockers may have additive effects on lowering HR. Consider resting HR before initiating ponesimod in patients on stable dose of beta-blocker. Refer to the ponesimod prescribing information for more dosing information.

  • potassium acid phosphate

    propranolol and potassium acid phosphate both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • potassium chloride

    propranolol and potassium chloride both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • potassium citrate

    propranolol and potassium citrate both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • prazosin

    prazosin and propranolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The severity and duration of hypotension following the first dose of prazosin may be enhanced.

  • prilocaine

    propranolol, prilocaine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Use extreme caution during concomitant use of bupivacaine and antihypertensive agents.

  • primidone

    primidone decreases levels of propranolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of primidone. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

  • propafenone

    propafenone will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. If concurrent therapy is required, monitor cardiac function carefully, particularly blood pressure. A dosage adjustment for the beta blocker may be required.

  • propofol

    propofol, propranolol.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

  • quinacrine

    quinacrine will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ranolazine

    ranolazine will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • rifabutin

    rifabutin decreases levels of propranolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • rifampin

    rifampin decreases levels of propranolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • rifapentine

    rifapentine decreases levels of propranolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • rifaximin

    propranolol increases levels of rifaximin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ritonavir

    ritonavir will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • rizatriptan

    propranolol increases levels of rizatriptan by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Do not exceed rizatriptan 5 mg/dose, up to a maximum of 3 doses in 24 hr .

  • rolapitant

    rolapitant will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Rolapitant may increase plasma concentrations of CYP2D6 substrates for at least 28 days following rolapitant administration.

  • ropivacaine

    propranolol, ropivacaine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Use extreme caution during concomitant use of bupivacaine and antihypertensive agents.

  • rucaparib

    rucaparib will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust dosage of CYP1A2 substrates, if clinically indicated.

  • sacubitril/valsartan

    sacubitril/valsartan and propranolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.propranolol, sacubitril/valsartan. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of fetal compromise if given during pregnancy.

  • salicylates (non-asa)

    propranolol and salicylates (non-asa) both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.salicylates (non-asa) decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • salmeterol

    propranolol increases and salmeterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.propranolol decreases effects of salmeterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • salsalate

    propranolol and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.salsalate decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • secobarbital

    secobarbital decreases levels of propranolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of secobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

  • sertraline

    sertraline will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Sertraline is a moderate to weak inhibitor of the hepatic (CYP2D6) which may be involved in the metabolism of propranolol. Monitor patients receiving propranolol and sertraline cotherapy for an increased incidence of chest pain. This effect may be more pronounced in patients with preexisting coronary artery disease.

  • sevelamer

    sevelamer decreases levels of propranolol by increasing elimination. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • sevoflurane

    sevoflurane, propranolol.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

  • sildenafil

    propranolol increases effects of sildenafil by additive vasodilation. Use Caution/Monitor. Sildenafil has systemic vasodilatory properties and may further lower blood pressure in patients taking antihypertensive medications. Monitor blood pressure response to sildenafil in patients receiving concurrent blood pressure lowering therapy.

  • silodosin

    silodosin and propranolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Increased risk of dizziness and orthostatic hypotension when silodosin is administered concurrently with antihypertensives.

  • siponimod

    siponimod, propranolol.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Caution when siponimod is initiated in patients receiving beta-blocker treatment because of additive effects on lowering heart rate. Temporary interruption of beta-blocker may be needed before initiating siponimod. Beta-blocker treatment can be initiated in patients receiving stable doses of siponimod.

  • sodium bicarbonate

    sodium bicarbonate decreases levels of propranolol by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor. Separate by 2 hours.

  • sodium citrate/citric acid

    sodium citrate/citric acid decreases levels of propranolol by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor. Separate by 2 hours.

  • sotalol

    propranolol and sotalol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • spironolactone

    propranolol and spironolactone both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • stiripentol

    stiripentol, propranolol. affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP1A2 inhibitor and inducer. Monitor CYP1A2 substrates coadministered with stiripentol for increased or decreased effects. CYP1A2 substrates may require dosage adjustment.

  • succinylcholine

    propranolol and succinylcholine both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • sulfasalazine

    propranolol and sulfasalazine both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.sulfasalazine decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • sulindac

    propranolol and sulindac both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.sulindac decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • tadalafil

    tadalafil increases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

  • telmisartan

    telmisartan and propranolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.propranolol, telmisartan. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of fetal compromise if given during pregnancy.

  • terazosin

    terazosin and propranolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Additive hypotensive effects may occur when terazosin is used in combination with propranolol.

  • terbinafine

    terbinafine will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Assess need to reduce dose of CYP2D6-metabolized drug.

  • terbutaline

    propranolol increases and terbutaline decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.propranolol decreases effects of terbutaline by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • teriflunomide

    teriflunomide decreases levels of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • theophylline

    propranolol, theophylline. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Beta blockers (esp. non selective) antagonize theophylline effects, while at the same time increasing theophylline levels and toxicity (mechanism: decreased theophylline metabolism). Smoking increases risk of interaction.

  • timolol

    propranolol and timolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tipranavir

    tipranavir will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tolazamide

    propranolol decreases effects of tolazamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Non selective beta blockers may also mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia.

  • tolbutamide

    propranolol decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Non selective beta blockers may also mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia.

  • tolfenamic acid

    propranolol and tolfenamic acid both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.tolfenamic acid decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • tolmetin

    propranolol and tolmetin both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.tolmetin decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • tolvaptan

    propranolol and tolvaptan both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • torsemide

    propranolol increases and torsemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • triamterene

    propranolol and triamterene both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • valsartan

    valsartan and propranolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.propranolol, valsartan. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of fetal compromise if given during pregnancy.

  • venlafaxine

    venlafaxine will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • verapamil

    propranolol and verapamil both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • viloxazine

    viloxazine will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Viloxazine (a strong CYP1A2 inhibitor) significantly increases systemic exposure of CYP1A2 substrates. If unable to avoid, dosage reduction of the CYP1A2 substrate may be warranted.viloxazine will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Viloxazine (a weak CYP2D6 inhibitor) may increase systemic exposure of CYP2D6 substrates. Monitor and adjust dose of substrate as clinically indicated.

  • xipamide

    xipamide increases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.

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