Drug interactions
Betaxolol + Ethacrynic acid
Severity: Minor
Betaxolol and Ethacrynic acid: minor interaction.
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Summary
Loop diuretics add to the blood pressure lowering of beta-blockers and may cause volume depletion and hypotension. Ethacrynic acid can also cause hypokalemia and electrolyte disturbances.
What this interaction means in plain words
Betaxolol and Ethacrynic acid have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Betaxolol belongs to Cardiovascular; Ethacrynic acid belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Additive antihypertensive effects through diuresis and beta-blockade.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure, volume status and serum electrolytes, especially at initiation.
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 Betaxolol
- Acebutolol + Betaxolol Major
- Aldesleukin + Betaxolol Major
- Amifostine + Betaxolol Major
- Amiodarone + Betaxolol Major
- Atenolol-chlorthalidone + Betaxolol Major
- Atenolol + Betaxolol Major
Other interactions of Ethacrynic acid
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Betaxolol with Ethacrynic acid?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Betaxolol and Ethacrynic acid have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Loop diuretics add to the blood pressure lowering of beta-blockers and may cause volume depletion and hypotension. Ethacrynic acid can also cause hypokalemia and electrolyte disturbances.
How serious is the interaction between Betaxolol and Ethacrynic acid?
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, volume status and serum electrolytes, especially at initiation.
What other medicines interact with Betaxolol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Betaxolol with, for example, Acebutolol, Aldesleukin, Amifostine. The full list is on the Betaxolol page.
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