Drug interactions
Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan + Esmolol
Severity: Moderate
Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan and Esmolol: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Esmolol and the three antihypertensives in this combination have additive blood pressure lowering effects, which can cause hypotension and bradycardia, especially during intravenous esmolol infusion. Beta-blockers can also slightly raise potassium, and amlodipine may add to negative chronotropic and inotropic effects. Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide are not for use in pregnancy, which is a separate concern.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan and Esmolol can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan belongs to Cardiovascular; Esmolol belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Additive pharmacodynamic effects on blood pressure, with beta-blockade reducing heart rate and contractility alongside vasodilation and volume reduction.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure and heart rate during esmolol infusion and adjust the infusion rate if hypotension or bradycardia occurs. Check potassium if the combination is continued over time.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Other interactions of Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan
- Aliskiren + Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan Contraindicated
- Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan + Dofetilide Contraindicated
- Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan + Sparsentan Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan Major
- Aldesleukin + Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan Major
- Amifostine + Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan Major
Other interactions of Esmolol
- Acebutolol + Esmolol Major
- Amifostine + Esmolol Major
- Amiodarone + Esmolol Major
- Celiprolol + Esmolol Major
- Diltiazem + Esmolol Major
- Epinephrine racemic + Esmolol Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan with Esmolol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan and Esmolol can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Esmolol and the three antihypertensives in this combination have additive blood pressure lowering effects, which can cause hypotension and bradycardia, especially during intravenous esmolol infusion. Beta-blockers can also slightly raise potassium, and amlodipine may add to negative chronotropic and inotropic effects. Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide are not for use in pregnancy, which is a separate concern.
How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan and Esmolol?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood pressure and heart rate during esmolol infusion and adjust the infusion rate if hypotension or bradycardia occurs. Check potassium if the combination is continued over time.
What other medicines interact with Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan with, for example, Aliskiren, Dofetilide, Sparsentan. The full list is on the Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan page.
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