Drug interactions
Amlodipine + Moxisylyte
Severity: Minor
Amlodipine and Moxisylyte: minor interaction.
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Summary
Moxisylyte is an alpha-blocking vasodilator, so with amlodipine additive blood pressure lowering may occur. Dizziness and orthostatic hypotension are possible.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amlodipine and Moxisylyte have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Additive vasodilation through alpha-adrenergic blockade and calcium channel blockade.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure when the combination is started and counsel on postural symptoms.
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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- Alfuzosin + Amlodipine Moderate
- Amlodipine + Apalutamide Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amlodipine with Moxisylyte?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amlodipine and Moxisylyte have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Moxisylyte is an alpha-blocking vasodilator, so with amlodipine additive blood pressure lowering may occur. Dizziness and orthostatic hypotension are possible.
How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine and Moxisylyte?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood pressure when the combination is started and counsel on postural symptoms.
What other medicines interact with Amlodipine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amlodipine with, for example, Amifostine, Ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir and dasabuvir, Activated Charcoal. The full list is on the Amlodipine page.
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