It is not recommended simultaneous use with MAO inhibitors due to a significant increase in antihypertensive action. A break in treatment between taking MAO inhibitors and metoprolol should be at least 14 days.
β-adrenostimulators, theophylline, cocaine, glucocorticoids, estrogens (sodium ion retention), indomethacin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (sodium ion delay "and blocking prostaglandin synthesis by the kidneys) weaken the antihypertensive effect of metoprolol.
When combined with hypoglycemic agents for oral administration, a decrease in their effect is possible; with insulin - increased risk of developing hypoglycemia, increasing its severity and duration, masking some of the symptoms of hypoglycemia (tachycardia, increased sweating, increased blood pressure).
When combined with antihypertensive drugs, diuretics, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, nitroglycerin or blockers of "slow" calcium channels, can lead to a significant reduction in blood pressure (special caution is necessary when combined with prazosin); increased risk of bradycardia when combined with mefloquine; marked decrease in blood pressure and bradycardia when combined with epinephrine; pronounced decrease in heart rate and inhibition of AV-conduction up to complete blockade - with metoprolol with verapamil, diltiazem, reserpine, methyldopa, clonidine, guanfacin and cardiac glycosides, means for general anesthesia (along with cardiodepressive and antihypertensive effects).
Drugs that induce or inhibit CYP2D6, may affect the level of metoprolol in the plasma. The concentration of metoprolol in plasma can increase with simultaneous admission with other drugs that are a substrate for CYP2D6, for example antiarrhythmics, antihistamines, antagonists of H2-receptors, antidepressants (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors eg, paroxetine, fluoxetine, sertraline), neuroleptics and cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors.
Antiarrhythmic drugs of the first class can lead to the summation of a negative inotropic effect with pdevelopment of pronounced hemodynamic side effects in patients with left ventricular dysfunction (this combination should be avoided in patients with sinus node weakness syndrome and atrioventricular conduction disturbancethe).
Quinidine inhibitsMetoprolol metabolism in fast metabolizers, leading to a significant increase in the concentration of metoprolol in plasma and an increase in its β-adrenergic blocking effect.
The combination with amiodarone increases the risk of pronounced sinus bradycardia (including after a long time after the abolition of amiodarone, due to its long half-life).
If metoprolol and clonidine take simultaneously, then with the cancellation of metoprolol clonidine cancellation after a few days (due to the risk of the syndrome of "withdrawal").
Inductors of microsomal liver enzymes (rifampicin, barbiturates) lead to increased metabolism of metoprolol, a decrease in the concentration of metoprolol in the blood plasma and a decrease in the effect. Inhibitors (cimetidine, oral contraceptives, phenothiazines) - increase the concentration of metoprolol in the blood plasma.
Diphenhydramine reduces the clearance of metoprolol, enhancing its effect.
Joint reception with high doses of phenylpropanolamine can lead to a paradoxical increase in blood pressure (right up to the hypertensive crisis).
Allergens used for immunotherapy, or allergen extracts for skin tests when combined with metoprolol increase the risk of systemic allergic reactions or anaphylaxis; iodine-containing radiopaque agents for intravenous administration increase the risk of developing anaphylactic reactions.
Reduces the clearance of xanthine (except diphylline), especially with the initially elevated clearance of theophylline under the influence of smoking.
Reduces the clearance of lidocaine, increases the concentration of lidocaine in the blood plasma.
Strengthens and prolongs the effect of antidepolarizing muscle relaxants; prolongs the anticoagulant effect of coumarins.
When combined with anxiolytics and drugs with hypnotic activity, the antihypertensive effect is enhanced, with ethanol - the risk of a pronounced decrease in blood pressure increases and the depressing effect on the central nervous system increases.
There is an increased risk of peripheral circulatory disorders - with ergot alkaloids.
When used simultaneously with aldesleukinincreased risk of a sharp decline in blood pressure.
With simultaneous use, the effectiveness of alprostadil decreases.