Drug interactions
Atenolol-chlorthalidone + Mycophenolate
Severity: Minor
Atenolol-chlorthalidone and Mycophenolate: minor interaction.
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Summary
Chlorthalidone may compete with the mycophenolic acid glucuronide metabolite for renal tubular secretion, potentially raising levels of both. The clinical significance is uncertain and probably small in most patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Atenolol-chlorthalidone and Mycophenolate 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
Competition for renal tubular anionic secretion.
What to do
Monitor for mycophenolate adverse effects such as cytopenias and gastrointestinal symptoms, especially with 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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Atenolol-chlorthalidone with Mycophenolate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Atenolol-chlorthalidone and Mycophenolate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Chlorthalidone may compete with the mycophenolic acid glucuronide metabolite for renal tubular secretion, potentially raising levels of both. The clinical significance is uncertain and probably small in most patients.
How serious is the interaction between Atenolol-chlorthalidone and Mycophenolate?
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 for mycophenolate adverse effects such as cytopenias and gastrointestinal symptoms, especially with renal impairment.
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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