Drug Interactions With Pirbuterol (Cont.)

Interactions With Pirbuterol Explained

 
Beta Blockers
Taking pirbuterol and a beta blocker together can decrease the effectiveness of both medications. Additionally, people with asthma should generally avoid beta blockers, as they may worsen their condition. While some beta blockers are less likely than others to interact with pirbuterol, all beta blockers can potentially cause problems.
 
Certain Diuretics
Taking pirbuterol and certain diuretics together can increase your risk of low potassium levels (hypokalemia), especially when you use pirbuterol more frequently than recommended. Talk with your healthcare provider before using these medications together.
 
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
Pirbuterol should not be taken with MAOIs or within two weeks of stopping an MAOI. Taking these medicines together may result in dangerously low blood pressure (hypotension).
 
Tricyclic Antidepressants
Pirbuterol should not be taken with tricyclic antidepressants or within two weeks of stopping a tricyclic antidepressant. Dangerously low blood pressure (hypotension) or an irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia) may occur as a result.
 

Final Thoughts on Drug Interactions With Pirbuterol

It is possible that not every pirbuterol drug interaction was discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about drug interactions with pirbuterol that may apply to you.

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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