Drug interactions
Cefadroxil + Hydrochlorothiazide-olmesartan
Severity: Minor
Cefadroxil and Hydrochlorothiazide-olmesartan: minor interaction.
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Summary
Both are eliminated by the kidney, and cefadroxil could slightly raise hydrochlorothiazide levels through shared secretion pathways. Clinical significance is minimal.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cefadroxil and Hydrochlorothiazide-olmesartan have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Cefadroxil belongs to Anti Bacterial; Hydrochlorothiazide-olmesartan belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Possible competition for renal tubular secretion.
What to do
No routine action; monitor renal function if kidney impairment exists.
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 Hydrochlorothiazide-olmesartan
- Aliskiren + Hydrochlorothiazide-olmesartan Contraindicated
- Dofetilide + Hydrochlorothiazide-olmesartan Contraindicated
- Hydrochlorothiazide-olmesartan + Sparsentan Contraindicated
- Acemetacin + Hydrochlorothiazide-olmesartan Major
- Amifostine + Hydrochlorothiazide-olmesartan Major
- Amiloride + Hydrochlorothiazide-olmesartan Major
Other interactions of Cefadroxil
- Amikacin + Cefadroxil Moderate
- Avelumab + Cefadroxil Moderate
- Balstilimab + Cefadroxil Moderate
- Bcg vaccine live + Cefadroxil Moderate
- Cefadroxil + Cholera vaccine Moderate
- Cefadroxil + Gentamicin Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cefadroxil with Hydrochlorothiazide-olmesartan?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cefadroxil and Hydrochlorothiazide-olmesartan have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Both are eliminated by the kidney, and cefadroxil could slightly raise hydrochlorothiazide levels through shared secretion pathways. Clinical significance is minimal.
How serious is the interaction between Cefadroxil and Hydrochlorothiazide-olmesartan?
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 action; monitor renal function if kidney impairment exists.
What other medicines interact with Hydrochlorothiazide-olmesartan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Hydrochlorothiazide-olmesartan with, for example, Aliskiren, Dofetilide, Sparsentan. The full list is on the Hydrochlorothiazide-olmesartan page.
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