Drug interactions
Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan + Pivmecillinam
Severity: Minor
Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan and Pivmecillinam: minor interaction.
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Summary
Thiazides may reduce the renal tubular secretion of penicillin-type drugs and slightly raise mecillinam concentrations. The effect is usually small and of limited clinical relevance.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan and Pivmecillinam 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; Pivmecillinam belongs to Anti Bacterial.
Why it happens
Possible competition for renal tubular secretion.
What to do
No routine adjustment is needed. Be aware of the interaction in patients with significant renal impairment.
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 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 Pivmecillinam
- Doxycycline + Pivmecillinam Moderate
- Minocycline + Pivmecillinam Moderate
- Pivmecillinam + Probenecid Moderate
- Pivmecillinam + Tetracycline Moderate
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Pivmecillinam Minor
- Acyclovir + Pivmecillinam Minor
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan with Pivmecillinam?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan and Pivmecillinam have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Thiazides may reduce the renal tubular secretion of penicillin-type drugs and slightly raise mecillinam concentrations. The effect is usually small and of limited clinical relevance.
How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan and Pivmecillinam?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine adjustment is needed. Be aware of the interaction in patients with significant renal impairment.
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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