Albuterol Drug Interactions

Among the drugs that can potentially interact with albuterol are beta blockers, certain diuretics, and MAOIs. Albuterol drug interactions can increase your risk of side effects, such as dangerously low blood pressure, an irregular heart rhythm, or low potassium levels. Before taking albuterol, you should talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about potential drug interactions with albuterol that may apply to you.

An Overview of Albuterol Drug Interactions

Albuterol can potentially interact with a few other medicines. Some of these medicines that may lead to albuterol interactions include:
 
  • Certain diuretics, such as:
  • Digoxin (Digitek®, Lanoxin®)
     
  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), including:
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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