Drug interactions
Betaxolol + Xipamide
Severity: Minor
Betaxolol and Xipamide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Xipamide is a thiazide-like diuretic that adds to the blood pressure lowering of betaxolol. This is often used on purpose but can cause hypotension, and xipamide may cause electrolyte and glucose disturbances.
What this interaction means in plain words
Betaxolol and Xipamide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Additive antihypertensive effect from diuresis and beta-blockade.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure, serum potassium and sodium, and glucose. Adjust doses as needed.
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 Betaxolol with Xipamide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Betaxolol and Xipamide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Xipamide is a thiazide-like diuretic that adds to the blood pressure lowering of betaxolol. This is often used on purpose but can cause hypotension, and xipamide may cause electrolyte and glucose disturbances.
How serious is the interaction between Betaxolol and Xipamide?
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, serum potassium and sodium, and glucose. Adjust doses as needed.
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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