Proair HFA Drug Interactions (Cont.)

Proair HFA Interactions Explained

 
Beta Blockers
Taking Proair HFA and a beta blocker together can decrease the effectiveness of both medications. Additionally, people with asthma should generally avoid beta blockers, as they may make their condition worse. While some beta blockers are less likely than others to interact with Proair HFA, all beta blockers can potentially cause problems.
 
Certain Diuretics
Taking Proair HFA and certain diuretics together can increase your risk of low potassium levels (hypokalemia), especially when you use Proair HFA more frequently than recommended. Talk with your healthcare provider before using these medications together.
 
Digoxin (Digitek, Lanoxin)
Proair HFA may decrease the level of digoxin in your blood, perhaps making it less effective. If you are taking these medicines together, your healthcare provider may need to monitor the level of digoxin in your blood and adjust your digoxin dosage as necessary -- especially when you are starting or stopping Proair HFA.
 
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
Proair HFA should be used with extreme caution in combination with MAOIs because it may result in dangerously low blood pressure (hypotension). Talk with your healthcare provider before combining Proair HFA with an MAOI.
 
Tricyclic Antidepressants
Proair HFA should be used with extreme caution in combination with tricyclic antidepressants because it may result in dangerously low blood pressure (hypotension) or an irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia). Talk with your healthcare provider before combining Proair HFA with a tricyclic antidepressant.
 

Final Thoughts on Proair HFA Drug Interactions

It is possible that not every drug interaction with Proair HFA was discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about Proair HFA drug interactions that may apply to you.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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