Drug interactions
Azilsartan-chlorthalidone + Cosyntropin
Severity: Minor
Azilsartan-chlorthalidone and Cosyntropin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Cosyntropin is a single-dose diagnostic agent with brief adrenal stimulation, so a meaningful electrolyte interaction with chlorthalidone is unlikely.
What this interaction means in plain words
Azilsartan-chlorthalidone and Cosyntropin 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; Cosyntropin belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Transient adrenal steroid stimulation could theoretically add to potassium loss.
What to do
No specific action is needed for a single diagnostic dose; check electrolytes if symptoms arise.
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 Azilsartan-chlorthalidone with Cosyntropin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Azilsartan-chlorthalidone and Cosyntropin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Cosyntropin is a single-dose diagnostic agent with brief adrenal stimulation, so a meaningful electrolyte interaction with chlorthalidone is unlikely.
How serious is the interaction between Azilsartan-chlorthalidone and Cosyntropin?
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 specific action is needed for a single diagnostic dose; check electrolytes if symptoms arise.
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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