Drug interactions
Betaxolol + Triamterene
Severity: Minor
Betaxolol and Triamterene: minor interaction.
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Summary
Triamterene retains potassium, and beta-blockers may modestly impair cellular potassium uptake. Clinically significant hyperkalemia is unlikely with the cardioselective betaxolol except in predisposed patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Betaxolol and Triamterene 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; Triamterene belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Triamterene reduces renal potassium excretion while beta blockade slightly reduces cellular potassium uptake.
What to do
Monitor serum potassium periodically, especially in renal impairment or diabetes.
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 Triamterene
- Amiloride + Triamterene Contraindicated
- Eplerenone + Triamterene Contraindicated
- Potassium citrate / citric acid + Triamterene Contraindicated
- Potassium citrate + Triamterene Contraindicated
- Spironolactone + Triamterene Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Triamterene Major
Other interactions of Betaxolol
- Acebutolol + Betaxolol Major
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- Amifostine + Betaxolol Major
- Amiodarone + Betaxolol Major
- Atenolol-chlorthalidone + Betaxolol Major
- Atenolol + Betaxolol Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Betaxolol with Triamterene?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Betaxolol and Triamterene have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Triamterene retains potassium, and beta-blockers may modestly impair cellular potassium uptake. Clinically significant hyperkalemia is unlikely with the cardioselective betaxolol except in predisposed patients.
How serious is the interaction between Betaxolol and Triamterene?
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 serum potassium periodically, especially in renal impairment or diabetes.
What other medicines interact with Triamterene?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Triamterene with, for example, Amiloride, Eplerenone, Potassium citrate / citric acid. The full list is on the Triamterene page.
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