Adrenaline
Severe
Textbook
Marked rise in BP.
Adrenaline should not be given to patients receiving β blockers.
Source: KDT 7e · p133
Drug reference
Carteolol
Beta Blocker · Ocular Hypotensive Agent
Beta BlockerOcular Hypotensive AgentATC S01ED03
CDSCO approvedSchedule HATC S01ED03
EXCRETION
—
not curated
INTERACTIONS
12 major
SEVERE in our sources
PREGNANCY
—
not curated
Top interactionssee all 12 →
- AdrenalineSevereTextbookKDT 7e · p133
- AmilorideSevereTextbookKDT 7e
- SofosbuvirSevereTextbookHarrison 22e · unknown
- AminophyllineSevereDatabaseDDInter
Mechanism
Carteolol is a non-selective beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist, blocking both "β1" and "β2" receptors. In ophthalmic use, its mechanism of action involves reducing aqueous humor secretion. This blockade leads to a decrease in intraocular pressure.
Indications
Ocular hypertensionGlaucomaGlaucoma (topical)
Side effects
Common
bradycardiadepressionimpotence
Serious
- exacerbation of respiratory problems (asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
Drug interactions
Amiloride
Severe
Textbook
Hyperkalaemia more likely.
Source: KDT 7e
Sofosbuvir
Severe
Textbook
Severe bradycardia.
Extreme caution advised if amiodarone is co-administered with sofosbuvir and a beta blocker.
Source: Harrison 22e · unknown
Aminophylline
Severe
Database
Drug interaction classified as: antagonism
Source: DDInter
Arformoterol
Severe
Database
Drug interaction classified as: antagonism
Source: DDInter
Atazanavir
Severe
Database
Drug interaction classified as: synergy
Source: DDInter
Ceritinib
Severe
Database
Drug interaction classified as: synergy
Source: DDInter
Clonidine
Severe
Database
Drug interaction classified as: synergy
Source: DDInter
Diltiazem
Severe
Database
Increased propensity for AV block, severe bradycardia, and decreased left ventricular function.
Avoid concurrent administration. The concurrent administration of diltiazem with a beta blocker is contraindicated.
Source: DDInter
Disopyramide
Severe
Database
Drug interaction classified as: synergy
Source: DDInter
Dolasetron
Severe
Database
Drug interaction classified as: synergy
Source: DDInter
Dyphylline
Severe
Database
Drug interaction classified as: antagonism
Source: DDInter
Related guidelines
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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e, Goodman & Gilman 14e, Katzung·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team