Drug & supplement interaction

Caffeine + Isoproterenol

Isoproterenol brand name: Isuprel.

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

Caffeine has a moderate interaction with Isoproterenol. Theoretically, large amounts of caffeine might increase the cardiac inotropic effects of beta-agonists.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodProbable
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Caffeine and Isoproterenol

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

Moderate

BETA-ADRENERGIC AGONISTS

Why this applies to Isoproterenol

Isoproterenol falls under BETA-ADRENERGIC AGONISTS — the group Caffeine interacts with.

Theoretically, large amounts of caffeine might increase the 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

Isoproterenol (Isuprel) is a beta-agonist, meaning it revs up your heart by stimulating the same beta receptors that adrenaline does. It speeds up your heart rate and makes each beat squeeze harder. Caffeine is a stimulant too, so the concern here is simple overlap: both can push your heart in the same direction at the same time.

The worry on file is that large amounts of caffeine could add to isoproterenol's effects on the heart, possibly leading to a faster or pounding heartbeat, palpitations, jitteriness, or feeling shaky. Keep in mind this is a theoretical concern based on how the two work, not strong human studies. A cup of coffee likely isn't a big deal, but heavy caffeine could matter. Since isoproterenol is usually given in a monitored setting, ask your care team if you have questions.

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

Caffeine Also Interacts With Other Medications

Caffeine has 8 major, 482 moderate, 164 minor known drug interactions in our database — the Isoproterenol one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Major 8 Moderate 482 Minor 164 No known interaction 2,176 (incl. Isoproterenol)
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Questions About Caffeine or Isoproterenol

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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Isoproterenol

This page covers Caffeine only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Isoproterenol page lists 16 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

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

By severity: 16 moderate.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Isoproterenol page

“Isoproterenol (Isuprel) is a heart stimulant, usually given in a hospital to speed up a dangerously slow heartbeat, and all 16 supplement interactions on record with it are rated moderate, none major. That makes this a list to know rather than fear.”

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

We hold 6,775 real supplement products containing Caffeine, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Caffeine. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Isoproterenol too, on top of Caffeine — 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 Caffeine and Isoproterenol 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 Caffeine
Top 5%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Isoproterenol
Top 10%

#269 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 Caffeine

What is Caffeine?

  • Mental alertness and reducing fatigue
  • Improving athletic performance
  • Headache and migraine relief
  • Boosting focus and concentration
  • Weight loss aid

Caffeine is a natural stimulant found in coffee, tea, and many other plants and products. In moderate amounts it can boost alertness and reduce tiredness for most healthy adults, but too much can cause jitteriness, a racing heart, and sleep problems. Pregnant women and people with heart conditions or anxiety should be especially careful and check with a doctor or pharmacist.

Read the full Caffeine monograph & all interactions
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Other Drugs & Caffeine

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

8Major
482Moderate
164Minor
2,175No known interaction
8 Major 482 Moderate 164 Minor 2,175 No interaction
Major

8 interactions

Moderate

482 interactions

Showing 60 of 482 moderate interactions — see all 482 on the Caffeine page.

Minor

164 interactions

Showing 60 of 164 minor interactions — see all 164 on the Caffeine page.

No interaction 2,175 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,175 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Caffeine list.

See the full Caffeine interactions page
See every supplement checked against Isoproterenol, 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 Caffeine and Isoproterenol Together: Common Questions

Can you take Caffeine with Isoproterenol?
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 Caffeine and Isoproterenol 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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