Drug interactions
Balsalazide + Metolazone
Severity: Minor
Balsalazide and Metolazone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Metolazone is a weak acid secreted by renal tubular anion transport and could compete with balsalazide metabolites. Any effect is likely small. Volume depletion from metolazone may add to renal risk with mesalamine-type drugs.
What this interaction means in plain words
Balsalazide and Metolazone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Balsalazide belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract; Metolazone belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Possible competition for renal tubular anionic secretion; this is largely theoretical.
What to do
No dose change is needed; monitor renal function and electrolytes during co-therapy.
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 Balsalazide
Other interactions of Metolazone
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Balsalazide with Metolazone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Balsalazide and Metolazone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Metolazone is a weak acid secreted by renal tubular anion transport and could compete with balsalazide metabolites. Any effect is likely small. Volume depletion from metolazone may add to renal risk with mesalamine-type drugs.
How serious is the interaction between Balsalazide and Metolazone?
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 dose change is needed; monitor renal function and electrolytes during co-therapy.
What other medicines interact with Balsalazide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Balsalazide with, for example, Measles mumps rubella and varicella vaccine live, Varicella virus vaccine live, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Balsalazide page.
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