Drug interactions
Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide + Toremifene
Severity: Major
Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Toremifene: major interaction.
Last updated Sources: US FDA label
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Summary
Toremifene can cause hypercalcemia, and thiazides reduce urinary calcium excretion, which may add to this risk. Toremifene also prolongs the QT interval, so electrolyte disturbances from the thiazide, such as hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia, are important.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Toremifene can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide belongs to Cardiovascular; Toremifene belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Thiazide-reduced renal calcium excretion combined with toremifene-related hypercalcemia, and thiazide-induced electrolyte loss that increases QT risk.
What to do
Monitor serum calcium, potassium and magnesium, and correct abnormalities. Consider an ECG, and use an alternative antihypertensive if electrolytes cannot be maintained.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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References
Other interactions of Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide
- Aliskiren + Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide Contraindicated
- Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide + Dofetilide Contraindicated
- Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide + Sparsentan Contraindicated
- Acemetacin + Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide Major
- Aldesleukin + Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide Major
- Amifostine + Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide Major
Other interactions of Toremifene
- Amiodarone + Toremifene Contraindicated
- Dronedarone + Toremifene Contraindicated
- Nilotinib + Toremifene Contraindicated
- Pimozide + Toremifene Contraindicated
- Quinidine + Toremifene Contraindicated
- Ribociclib + Toremifene Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide with Toremifene?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Toremifene can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Toremifene can cause hypercalcemia, and thiazides reduce urinary calcium excretion, which may add to this risk. Toremifene also prolongs the QT interval, so electrolyte disturbances from the thiazide, such as hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia, are important.
How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Toremifene?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor serum calcium, potassium and magnesium, and correct abnormalities. Consider an ECG, and use an alternative antihypertensive if electrolytes cannot be maintained.
What other medicines interact with Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide with, for example, Aliskiren, Dofetilide, Sparsentan. The full list is on the Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide page.
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