Drug interactions
Azilsartan-chlorthalidone + Noni juice
Severity: Moderate
Azilsartan-chlorthalidone and Noni juice: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Noni juice has a high potassium content, while chlorthalidone promotes potassium loss. Azilsartan reduces aldosterone effects and can raise potassium. In patients with reduced kidney function, regular noni juice intake with an angiotensin receptor blocker may contribute to hyperkalemia.
What this interaction means in plain words
Azilsartan-chlorthalidone and Noni juice can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Why it happens
Dietary potassium load from noni juice combined with potassium-retaining effect of angiotensin receptor blockade, partly opposed by thiazide kaliuresis.
What to do
Monitor serum potassium in patients who drink noni juice regularly, especially with renal impairment. Advise limiting intake if potassium rises.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Azilsartan-chlorthalidone with Noni juice?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Azilsartan-chlorthalidone and Noni juice can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Noni juice has a high potassium content, while chlorthalidone promotes potassium loss. Azilsartan reduces aldosterone effects and can raise potassium. In patients with reduced kidney function, regular noni juice intake with an angiotensin receptor blocker may contribute to hyperkalemia.
How serious is the interaction between Azilsartan-chlorthalidone and Noni juice?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor serum potassium in patients who drink noni juice regularly, especially with renal impairment. Advise limiting intake if potassium rises.
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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