Drug interactions
Budesonide + Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide
Severity: Minor
Budesonide and Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Systemic corticosteroids and thiazides both promote potassium loss, and budesonide can contribute when systemic exposure is meaningful, such as with oral or high-dose use. Hypokalemia may result.
What this interaction means in plain words
Budesonide and Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Budesonide belongs to Respiratory; Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Additive kaliuresis from thiazide action and corticosteroid mineralocorticoid effect.
What to do
Monitor serum potassium when budesonide is given systemically or long term. Replace potassium if low.
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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- Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide + Sparsentan Contraindicated
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Budesonide with Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Budesonide and Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Systemic corticosteroids and thiazides both promote potassium loss, and budesonide can contribute when systemic exposure is meaningful, such as with oral or high-dose use. Hypokalemia may result.
How serious is the interaction between Budesonide and Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide?
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 when budesonide is given systemically or long term. Replace potassium if low.
What other medicines interact with Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide with, for example, Aliskiren, Dofetilide, Sparsentan. The full list is on the Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide page.
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