Drug interactions
Aluminum hydroxide + Bisoprolol
Severity: Minor
Aluminum hydroxide and Bisoprolol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Aluminum antacids are reported to reduce the absorption of some beta-blockers, but bisoprolol has high bioavailability and any effect is likely small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Aluminum hydroxide and Bisoprolol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Aluminum hydroxide belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract; Bisoprolol belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Possible binding or adsorption of the beta-blocker in the gut; extrapolated from related drugs.
What to do
Separate doses by about 2 hours. Monitor heart rate and blood pressure if antacid use is regular.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Aluminum hydroxide with Bisoprolol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Aluminum hydroxide and Bisoprolol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Aluminum antacids are reported to reduce the absorption of some beta-blockers, but bisoprolol has high bioavailability and any effect is likely small.
How serious is the interaction between Aluminum hydroxide and Bisoprolol?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Separate doses by about 2 hours. Monitor heart rate and blood pressure if antacid use is regular.
What other medicines interact with Aluminum hydroxide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Aluminum hydroxide with, for example, Ciprofloxacin, Deferasirox, Dolutegravir. The full list is on the Aluminum hydroxide page.
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