Drug interactions
Candesartan + Dopexamine
Severity: Minor
Candesartan and Dopexamine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Dopexamine is an intravenous inotrope that may lower potassium and cause vasodilation, while candesartan may cause hypotension. The combination may produce additive hypotension in acute care settings.
What this interaction means in plain words
Candesartan and Dopexamine 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
Beta-2 agonist-mediated intracellular potassium shift and additive vasodilation; the net clinical effect on potassium is uncertain.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure and serum potassium during dopexamine infusion in patients on candesartan.
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 Candesartan
- Aliskiren + Candesartan Contraindicated
- Candesartan + Sparsentan Contraindicated
- Amifostine + Candesartan Major
- Amiloride + Candesartan Major
- Amlodipine-benazepril + Candesartan Major
- Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan + Candesartan Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Candesartan with Dopexamine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Candesartan and Dopexamine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Dopexamine is an intravenous inotrope that may lower potassium and cause vasodilation, while candesartan may cause hypotension. The combination may produce additive hypotension in acute care settings.
How serious is the interaction between Candesartan and Dopexamine?
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 and serum potassium during dopexamine infusion in patients on candesartan.
What other medicines interact with Candesartan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Candesartan with, for example, Aliskiren, Sparsentan, Amifostine. The full list is on the Candesartan page.
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