Interaction of Carteolol with Food, Herbs, Alcohol and Caffeine - For your own safety It is important to understand and avoid the drug-food interaction and how to take the medication. Drug-food interaction can sometimes cause side effects and can even reduce the efficacy of the drug.
Carteolol is a non-selective beta-blocker, prescribed for glaucoma.
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Carteolol Interactions with Food and Herbs
Potassium Rich Foods: Carteolol is a non-selective beta blocker which can raise the potassium level in the blood. Potassium-rich foods like bananas and oranges when taken with carteolol can further increase the blood potassium levels.
Pleurisy Root: Pleurisy roots are not recommended with most heart medications due to the cardiac glycoside content of the root.
Carteolol Interactions with Alcohol
Alcohol when taken along with carteolol can result in dizziness or fainting. Therefore, avoid taking both together especially if you need to be alert.
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Carteolol Interactions with Caffeine
Avoid intake of caffeine-containing food items and beverages along with beta blockers like carteolol as caffeine has the ability to decrease the effectiveness of the drug.
How to Take the Medication -
Carteolol comes in the form of a tablet which is usually taken once a day. It is also available as eye drops which can be instilled into the affected eyes. You can instill one drop in each eye twice a day. Stick to the recommended dose and follow the instructions carefully as directed.
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Carteolol for Medical Condition(s)
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