Drug interactions
Aluminum hydroxide + Labetalol
Severity: Minor
Aluminum hydroxide and Labetalol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Oral aluminum-containing antacids may modestly reduce the absorption of some beta-blockers. Labetalol data are limited, so any loss of blood pressure or heart rate control is likely small and variable.
What this interaction means in plain words
Aluminum hydroxide and Labetalol 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; Labetalol belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Adsorption or binding in the gut lumen and altered gastric conditions may slightly reduce oral absorption of labetalol.
What to do
Give labetalol at least 2 hours apart from the antacid. Check blood pressure and heart rate 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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Other interactions of Aluminum hydroxide
Other interactions of Labetalol
- Amifostine + Labetalol Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Aluminum hydroxide with Labetalol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Aluminum hydroxide and Labetalol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Oral aluminum-containing antacids may modestly reduce the absorption of some beta-blockers. Labetalol data are limited, so any loss of blood pressure or heart rate control is likely small and variable.
How serious is the interaction between Aluminum hydroxide and Labetalol?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Give labetalol at least 2 hours apart from the antacid. Check blood pressure and heart rate 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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