Drug interactions
Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide + Piperacillin
Severity: Minor
Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Piperacillin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Hydrochlorothiazide may modestly reduce the renal elimination of piperacillin, which could raise its exposure slightly. The effect is generally small and rarely of clinical consequence at usual doses.
What this interaction means in plain words
Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Piperacillin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide belongs to Cardiovascular; Piperacillin belongs to Anti Bacterial.
Why it happens
Possible competition for renal tubular secretion of the beta-lactam via organic anion transport.
What to do
No routine change is needed; consider monitoring for beta-lactam adverse effects in patients with reduced renal function receiving high piperacillin doses.
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-hydrochlorothiazide
- Aliskiren + Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide Contraindicated
- Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide + Dofetilide Contraindicated
- Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide + Sparsentan Contraindicated
- Acemetacin + Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide Major
- Amifostine + Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide Major
- Amiloride + Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide Major
Other interactions of Piperacillin
- Piperacillin + Vancomycin Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Piperacillin Moderate
- Amikacin + Piperacillin Moderate
- Antithrombin alfa + Piperacillin Moderate
- Antithrombin iii + Piperacillin Moderate
- Argatroban + Piperacillin Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide with Piperacillin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Piperacillin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Hydrochlorothiazide may modestly reduce the renal elimination of piperacillin, which could raise its exposure slightly. The effect is generally small and rarely of clinical consequence at usual doses.
How serious is the interaction between Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Piperacillin?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine change is needed; consider monitoring for beta-lactam adverse effects in patients with reduced renal function receiving high piperacillin doses.
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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