Drug interactions
Amlodipine-olmesartan + Dichlorphenamide
Severity: Minor
Amlodipine-olmesartan and Dichlorphenamide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Dichlorphenamide causes potassium loss and metabolic acidosis. Amlodipine does not meaningfully lower potassium, so the legacy rationale is weak, but olmesartan may partially offset potassium loss and renal function and electrolytes should still be followed.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amlodipine-olmesartan and Dichlorphenamide 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-olmesartan belongs to Cardiovascular; Dichlorphenamide belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Carbonic anhydrase inhibition increases renal potassium and bicarbonate loss, with opposing effects from ARB-mediated potassium retention.
What to do
Monitor serum potassium and bicarbonate during dichlorphenamide therapy and correct abnormalities as needed.
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-olmesartan
- Aliskiren + Amlodipine-olmesartan Contraindicated
- Amlodipine-olmesartan + Sparsentan Contraindicated
- Amifostine + Amlodipine-olmesartan Major
- Amiloride + Amlodipine-olmesartan Major
- Amlodipine-olmesartan + Benazepril Major
- Amlodipine-olmesartan + Captopril Major
Other interactions of Dichlorphenamide
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amlodipine-olmesartan with Dichlorphenamide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amlodipine-olmesartan and Dichlorphenamide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Dichlorphenamide causes potassium loss and metabolic acidosis. Amlodipine does not meaningfully lower potassium, so the legacy rationale is weak, but olmesartan may partially offset potassium loss and renal function and electrolytes should still be followed.
How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine-olmesartan and Dichlorphenamide?
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 serum potassium and bicarbonate during dichlorphenamide therapy and correct abnormalities as needed.
What other medicines interact with Amlodipine-olmesartan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amlodipine-olmesartan with, for example, Aliskiren, Sparsentan, Amifostine. The full list is on the Amlodipine-olmesartan page.
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