Drug interactions
Amlodipine-valsartan + Cyclopenthiazide
Severity: Minor
Amlodipine-valsartan and Cyclopenthiazide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Thiazide diuretics are commonly combined with valsartan and amlodipine for additive blood pressure control. The potassium-lowering effect of the diuretic is partly offset by the ARB, but excessive volume depletion can cause hypotension and renal impairment.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amlodipine-valsartan and Cyclopenthiazide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Additive antihypertensive effects through diuresis and RAAS blockade, with opposing effects on potassium.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure, electrolytes and renal function after starting or adjusting doses, particularly in elderly or volume-depleted patients.
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-valsartan
- Aliskiren + Amlodipine-valsartan Contraindicated
- Amlodipine-valsartan + Sparsentan Contraindicated
- Aldesleukin + Amlodipine-valsartan Major
- Amifostine + Amlodipine-valsartan Major
- Amiloride + Amlodipine-valsartan Major
- Amlodipine-valsartan + Benazepril Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amlodipine-valsartan with Cyclopenthiazide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amlodipine-valsartan and Cyclopenthiazide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Thiazide diuretics are commonly combined with valsartan and amlodipine for additive blood pressure control. The potassium-lowering effect of the diuretic is partly offset by the ARB, but excessive volume depletion can cause hypotension and renal impairment.
How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine-valsartan and Cyclopenthiazide?
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 blood pressure, electrolytes and renal function after starting or adjusting doses, particularly in elderly or volume-depleted patients.
What other medicines interact with Amlodipine-valsartan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amlodipine-valsartan with, for example, Aliskiren, Sparsentan, Aldesleukin. The full list is on the Amlodipine-valsartan page.
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