BETA BLOCKERS AND RIFAMPICIN (RIFAMPIN)
Rifampicin increases the loss of bisoprolol, carvedilol, celiprolol, metoprolol, propranolol, tertatolol and talinolol from the body, and reduces their serum
levels. The extent to which this reduces the effects of these beta blockers is uncertain, but it is probably small. However, one patient taking atenolol experienced a reduction in exercise tolerance when given rifampicin.
The significance of this interaction is unclear, but bear it in mind in case of an
unexpected response to treatment.
levels. The extent to which this reduces the effects of these beta blockers is uncertain, but it is probably small. However, one patient taking atenolol experienced a reduction in exercise tolerance when given rifampicin.
The significance of this interaction is unclear, but bear it in mind in case of an
unexpected response to treatment.