Drug interactions
Atenolol-chlorthalidone + Cefadroxil
Severity: Minor
Atenolol-chlorthalidone and Cefadroxil: minor interaction.
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Summary
Cefadroxil and chlorthalidone are both eliminated through renal tubular secretion, so competition might slightly raise levels of either drug. No meaningful clinical effect has been established.
What this interaction means in plain words
Atenolol-chlorthalidone and Cefadroxil have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Atenolol-chlorthalidone belongs to Cardiovascular; Cefadroxil belongs to Anti Bacterial.
Why it happens
Theoretical competition for renal tubular secretion by organic anion transporters.
What to do
No action is generally needed; monitor renal function in patients with reduced kidney function.
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 Atenolol-chlorthalidone with Cefadroxil?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Atenolol-chlorthalidone and Cefadroxil have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Cefadroxil and chlorthalidone are both eliminated through renal tubular secretion, so competition might slightly raise levels of either drug. No meaningful clinical effect has been established.
How serious is the interaction between Atenolol-chlorthalidone and Cefadroxil?
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 action is generally needed; monitor renal function in patients with reduced kidney function.
What other medicines interact with Atenolol-chlorthalidone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Atenolol-chlorthalidone with, for example, Acebutolol, Aldesleukin, Amiodarone. The full list is on the Atenolol-chlorthalidone page.
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