Drug Interaction Report

Bisoprolol and Albuterol: Interaction Details

A pharmacist-reviewed analysis of the Bisoprolol and Albuterol interaction: the documented clinical effects, severity rating, onset, mechanism, and management considerations, with cited references throughout.

AI-assisted, pharmacist-reviewed · Source data updated Aug 8, 2026 · Sources: FDA labeling, DDInter 2.0, cited literature

Albuterol

ProAir Proventil Proventil® Syrup Proventil® Tablets Ventolin Ventolin® Syrup Ventolin® Tablets Volmax®
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Bisoprolol

Zebeta®
Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Medically reviewed by
Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Updated Aug 8, 2026
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Interaction severity
Major
Potentially serious — often needs a change or close monitoring.
How we grade severity & evidence

Severity levels

  • Contraindicated: These should generally not be used together.
  • Major: Potentially serious — often needs a change or close monitoring.
  • Moderate: Can be significant — usually manageable with monitoring.
  • Minor: Usually limited clinical impact.

Evidence grades

  • Established: Well documented — supported by controlled studies or strong clinical data.
  • Probable: Good supporting evidence, though not definitively proven.
  • Suspected: Some evidence suggests this interaction, but it is not well established.
  • Possible: Limited or conflicting evidence; the interaction may occur.
  • Theoretical: Predicted from the drugs' pharmacology; not yet confirmed in people.

Ratings come from the documented interaction literature and are reviewed by a pharmacist. They describe the documented risk of the combination, not what will necessarily happen to you — your dose, timing, and health picture all matter.

Of 189 documented Bisoprolol interactions, 35 are rated major — including this one.
Worried about symptoms right now? Contact your pharmacist or prescriber, or call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 (US). Call 911 for an emergency.
Onset
unspecified
Evidence
theoretical
Severity
Major

What happens

Reduced efficacy of albuterol

Interaction Deep Dive

Concomitant use of albuterol, a beta-2 agonist, and a beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist (beta blocker) may interfere with the efficacy of albuterol due to pharmacological antagonism. Additionally, beta blockers may produce severe bronchospasm in patients with asthma. Therefore, use of beta blockers is usually not recommended in patients with asthma. If concomitant use is required or there are no acceptable alternatives, consider using a cardioselective beta blocker with caution1234.

Why it happens (mechanism)

Pharmacological antagonism

Common questions

Can I take Bisoprolol and Albuterol together?

Reduced efficacy of albuterol Always confirm with your pharmacist or prescriber before making any change.

How serious is the Bisoprolol and Albuterol interaction?

It is rated major. Potentially serious — often needs a change or close monitoring.

How quickly could this interaction happen?

The documented onset is "unspecified". The timing of this interaction is not well characterized.

How strong is the evidence for this interaction?

The evidence is graded "theoretical". Predicted from the drugs' pharmacology; not yet confirmed in people.

Questions for your pharmacist

  • Does my dose of Bisoprolol or Albuterol need adjusting while I take them together?
  • What symptoms should prompt me to call you or my prescriber right away?
  • Does the timing of my doses matter for this combination?
  • Is there a safer alternative to one of these medications for me?

References (4)

  1. Product Information: PROAIR(R) RESPICLICK(R) oral inhalation powder, albuterol sulfate oral inhalation powder. Teva Respiratory LLC (per FDA), Horsham, PA, 2020. DailyMed
  2. Product Information: Albuterol sulfate oral tablets, albuterol sulfate oral tablets. Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc (per DailyMed), Morgantown, WV, 2020. DailyMed
  3. Product Information: Albuterol sulfate oral syrup, albuterol sulfate oral syrup. Quagen Pharmaceuticals LLC (per DailyMed), West Caldwell, NJ, 2019. DailyMed
  4. Product Information: AIRSUPRA(TM) oral inhalation aerosol, albuterol budesonide oral inhalation aerosol. AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP (per FDA), Wilmington, DE, 2023. DailyMed
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These medications also interact with supplements

Prescription drugs aren't the whole picture — herbal and dietary supplements can interact with them too. From the evidence-graded Natural Medicines database:

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