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Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan + Mesalamine

Severity: Minor

Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan and Mesalamine: minor interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

Mesalamine can rarely cause interstitial nephritis, and thiazide-related volume depletion could add renal stress. A pharmacokinetic interaction at tubular secretion is theoretical and of little significance.

What this interaction means in plain words

Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan and Mesalamine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.

Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan belongs to Cardiovascular; Mesalamine belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.

Evidence level: Low

Why it happens

Theoretical competition for renal tubular secretion and additive renal stress.

What to do

Monitor renal function periodically during long-term mesalamine therapy, particularly with diuretics and valsartan.

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 Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan with Mesalamine?

MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan and Mesalamine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Mesalamine can rarely cause interstitial nephritis, and thiazide-related volume depletion could add renal stress. A pharmacokinetic interaction at tubular secretion is theoretical and of little significance.

How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan and Mesalamine?

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 renal function periodically during long-term mesalamine therapy, particularly with diuretics and valsartan.

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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