Drug interactions
Azilsartan-chlorthalidone + Brimonidine
Severity: Minor
Azilsartan-chlorthalidone and Brimonidine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Brimonidine is an alpha-2 agonist that can be absorbed systemically after ophthalmic use and may modestly lower blood pressure. This could add to the effect of the antihypertensive combination.
What this interaction means in plain words
Azilsartan-chlorthalidone and Brimonidine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Azilsartan-chlorthalidone belongs to Cardiovascular; Brimonidine belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Additive blood pressure lowering from central alpha-2 agonism.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure if symptoms of dizziness or hypotension arise after starting brimonidine.
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 Azilsartan-chlorthalidone
Other interactions of Brimonidine
- Brimonidine + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Linezolid Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Rasagiline Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Selegiline Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Azilsartan-chlorthalidone with Brimonidine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Azilsartan-chlorthalidone and Brimonidine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Brimonidine is an alpha-2 agonist that can be absorbed systemically after ophthalmic use and may modestly lower blood pressure. This could add to the effect of the antihypertensive combination.
How serious is the interaction between Azilsartan-chlorthalidone and Brimonidine?
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 if symptoms of dizziness or hypotension arise after starting brimonidine.
What other medicines interact with Azilsartan-chlorthalidone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Azilsartan-chlorthalidone with, for example, Aliskiren, Sparsentan, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Azilsartan-chlorthalidone page.
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