Drug & supplement interaction

Black Tea + Metoproterenol

Metoproterenol brand name: Alupent.

Moderate Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated September 2026
The bottom line Moderate

Black Tea has a moderate interaction with Metoproterenol. Theoretically, concomitant use of large amounts of black tea might increase cardiac inotropic effects of beta-agonists.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodProbable
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Black Tea and Metoproterenol

Here is the interaction we found between these two, with the evidence behind it.

Moderate

BETA-ADRENERGIC AGONISTS

Why this applies to Metoproterenol

Metoproterenol falls under BETA-ADRENERGIC AGONISTS — the group Black Tea interacts with.

Theoretically, concomitant use of large amounts of black tea might increase cardiac inotropic effects of beta-agonists.
Black tea contains caffeine. Caffeine can increase cardiac inotropic effects of beta-agonists.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Probable Evidence D

Interaction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports..

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Here's the simple version. Metaproterenol (Alupent) is a quick-acting breathing medicine that opens your airways, and like most drugs in its family it can give your heart a little extra push, sometimes leaving you feeling jittery, with a faster or pounding heartbeat. Black tea brings caffeine to the table, which is a stimulant that can nudge your heart in the same direction.

So in theory, sipping large amounts of black tea around the time you use metaproterenol could stack those effects and make your heart beat harder or faster than usual. To be honest, this is based on how the two work, not solid studies, so a normal cup or two probably won't cause trouble. If you load up on tea or other caffeine and notice palpitations or shakiness, check in with your pharmacist or doctor.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.

What These Ratings Mean

Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.

Severity how clinically significant the interaction is
Major

Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.

Moderate

Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.

Minor

Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.

Likelihood how strong the evidence is that the interaction actually happens in people
  • LikelyWell-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction.
  • ProbableInteraction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
  • PossibleInteraction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
  • UnlikelyInteraction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
Evidence the quality of the studies behind the rating (graded A–D)
  • AHigh-quality meta-analysis (quantitative systematic review).
  • BCase-control study.
  • CConsensus.
  • DAnecdotal evidence.

These ratings are for information only. Never start, stop, or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.

Keep it in perspective

Black Tea Also Interacts With Other Medications

Black Tea has 8 major, 571 moderate, 114 minor known drug interactions in our database — the Metoproterenol one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Major 8 Moderate 571 Minor 114 No known interaction 2,137 (incl. Metoproterenol)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Metoproterenol

This page covers Black Tea only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Metoproterenol page lists 15 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Caffeine (moderate), Cocoa (moderate), Coffee (moderate), Cola Nut (moderate) and Ephedra (moderate).

By severity: 15 moderate.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Metoproterenol page

“Someone using metoproterenol (Alupent) for asthma or COPD is taking a beta-agonist, a drug that opens airways by stimulating the same receptors that speed the heart, and every one of the 15 supplement interactions on file works through that pathway. Twelve are caffeine sources, everyday things like coffee and tea, where large amounts c…”

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Taking Black Tea as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 271 real supplement products containing Black Tea, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Black Tea. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Metoproterenol too, on top of Black Tea — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Black Tea and Metoproterenol Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Black Tea
Top 25%

#280 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Metoproterenol
Steady interest

#2,414 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Supplement

About Black Tea

What is Black Tea?

  • Mental alertness and energy
  • Heart health support
  • Blood pressure and cholesterol
  • Digestive complaints
  • Weight management
  • Antioxidant support

Black tea is a popular caffeinated drink made from the fully oxidized leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, and it contains caffeine and antioxidant plant compounds. Moderate tea drinking is generally safe for most adults and may modestly support heart health and alertness, but it is not a proven treatment for any disease. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, sensitive to caffeine, or taking medicines, talk to your pharmacist or doctor.

Read the full Black Tea monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Metaproterenol

What Is Metaproterenol Used For?

Brand name: Alupent

  • Metaproterenol is used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. It relaxes and opens air passages in the lungs, making it easier to breathe.

See full Metaproterenol drug information
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Other Drugs & Black Tea

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Black Tea — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

8Major
571Moderate
114Minor
2,136No known interaction
8 Major 571 Moderate 114 Minor 2,136 No interaction
Major

8 interactions

Moderate

571 interactions

Showing 60 of 571 moderate interactions — see all 571 on the Black Tea page.

Minor

114 interactions

Showing 60 of 114 minor interactions — see all 114 on the Black Tea page.

No interaction 2,136 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Black Tea against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,136 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Black Tea list.

See the full Black Tea interactions page
See every supplement checked against Metoproterenol, ranked by severity
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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Taking Black Tea and Metoproterenol Together: Common Questions

Can you take Black Tea with Metoproterenol?
There is a moderate interaction, so it may be acceptable with monitoring or timing changes — but check with your pharmacist first. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Black Tea and Metoproterenol interaction?
We rate it Moderate. This combination may require monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one. Consult your pharmacist before using them together.

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