Metoprolol is a substrate of isoenzyme CYP2D6, in connection with which the preparations inhibiting the isoenzyme CYP2D6 (quinidine, terbinafine, paroxetine, fluoxetine, sertraline, celecoxib, propafenone and diphenhydramine) can affect the plasma concentration of metoprolol.
Joint use with the following medicines should be avoided:
Derivatives of barbituric acid: Barbiturates (the study was conducted with pentobarbital) enhance metoprolol metabolism, due to the induction of microsomal liver enzymes.
Combinations with the following drugs may require dose adjustment:
Diphenhydramine: diphenhydramine reduces the clearance of metoprolol to alpha-hydroxymethoprolol by a factor of 2.5. At the same time there is an increase in the effect of metoprolol.
Diltiazem: diltiazem and beta-blockers mutually enhance the inhibitory effect on AV conduction and sinus node function. In the combination of metoprolol with diltiazem, cases of severe bradycardia were noted.
Phenylpropanolamine: phenylpropanolamine in a single dose of 50 mg can cause an increase in diastolic blood pressure to pathological values in healthy volunteers. Propranolol mainly prevents the increase in blood pressure, caused by phenylpropanolamine. However, beta-adrenoblockers can cause reactions of paradoxical arterial hypertension in patients receiving high doses of phenylpropanolamine. Several cases of development of the hypertensive crisis against phenylpropanolamine were reported.
Rifampicin: rifampicin can enhance the metabolism of metoprolol, decreasing the plasma concentration of metoprolol.
Patients simultaneously taking metoprolol and other beta-blockers (in dosage form, eye drops) or monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, should be closely monitored.
With simultaneous application with MAO inhibitors, due to a significant increase in antihypertensive effect, a break in treatment between the intake of MAO inhibitors and metoprolol should be at least 14 days.
Against the background of taking beta-blockers means for inhalation anesthesia (halogenated hydrocarbons) increase the cardiodepressant effect and the likelihood of lowering blood pressure.
Against the background of reception of beta-blockers to patients receiving hypoglycemic agents for oral administration, it may be necessary to adjust the dose of the latter.
The plasma concentration of metoprolol may increase with simultaneous admission cimetidine or hydralazine.
Allergens, used for immunotherapy, or allergen extracts for skin tests increase the risk of severe systemic allergic reactions or anaphylaxis in patients receiving metoprolol.
Iodine-containing radiopaque agents for intravenous administration increase the risk of anaphylactic reactions.
Reduces ground clearance lidocaine and xanthines (except diprofilina) and increases their concentration in blood plasma, especially in patients with initially elevated clearance of theophylline under the influence of smoking.
Cardiac glycosides, methyldopa, reserpine and guanfacine, BCCC (verapamil, diltiazem), amiodarone and other antiarrhythmic drugs increase the risk of developing or worsening bradycardia, AV blockade, cardiac arrest and heart failure.
Diuretics, clonidine, sympatholytics, hydralazine, nifedipine and other antihypertensives can lead to excessive blood pressure lowering.
Lengthens the action Nondepolarizing muscle relaxants and anticoagulant effect coumarins.
Tri- and tetracyclic antidepressants, antipsychotics (antipsychotics), antipsychotics ethanol, sedatives and hypnotics increase the CNS depression.
Unhydrated alkaloids of ergot increase the risk of peripheral circulatory disorders.