Northera and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Northera (droxidopa).
Droxidopa High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
droxidopa - ischemic heart disease/arrhythmias/CHF
Droxidopa is directly metabolized in vivo to norepinephrine via decarboxylation. As such, it may exacerbate certain cardiovascular conditions by increasing blood pressure and heart rate. Therapy with droxidopa should be considered cautiously in patients with ischemic heart disease, arrhythmias, or congestive heart failure. Additionally, droxidopa may exacerbate supine hypertension in patients with neurogenic orthostatic hypotension. Patients should be advised to elevate the head of the bed while resting or sleeping. Blood pressure should be monitored both in supine position and the head- elevated sleeping position. If hypertension persists, then droxidopa dosage should be reduced or discontinued. If hypertension is not well managed, it can increase the risk of cardiovascular events, especially stroke.
References
- (2014) "Product Information. Northera (droxidopa)." Chelsea Therapeutics Inc
Northera drug interactions
There are 65 drug interactions with Northera (droxidopa).
Northera disease interactions
There are 2 disease interactions with Northera (droxidopa) which include:
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Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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