Drug interactions
Carvedilol + Salicylates
Severity: Moderate
Carvedilol and Salicylates: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Salicylates at analgesic or anti-inflammatory doses may blunt the antihypertensive effect of carvedilol through effects on prostaglandins. Fluid retention and renal effects may also occur with prolonged use.
What this interaction means in plain words
Carvedilol and Salicylates can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Why it happens
Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis causes sodium and water retention and opposes beta-blocker blood pressure lowering.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure and fluid status during regular salicylate use and use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Carvedilol with Salicylates?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Carvedilol and Salicylates can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Salicylates at analgesic or anti-inflammatory doses may blunt the antihypertensive effect of carvedilol through effects on prostaglandins. Fluid retention and renal effects may also occur with prolonged use.
How serious is the interaction between Carvedilol and Salicylates?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood pressure and fluid status during regular salicylate use and use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time.
What other medicines interact with Carvedilol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Carvedilol with, for example, Amifostine, Amiodarone, Arformoterol. The full list is on the Carvedilol page.
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