Drug interactions
Celiprolol + Losartan
Severity: Minor
Celiprolol and Losartan: minor interaction.
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Summary
Celiprolol and losartan both lower blood pressure and are often used together. Excessive hypotension or bradycardia may occur, and potassium can rise slightly in renal impairment.
What this interaction means in plain words
Celiprolol and Losartan 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
Additive antihypertensive effects via beta-adrenergic blockade and angiotensin receptor blockade.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure and heart rate when starting or adjusting doses. Check potassium in patients with renal impairment.
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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- Amlodipine-benazepril + Losartan Major
- Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan + Losartan Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Celiprolol with Losartan?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Celiprolol and Losartan have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Celiprolol and losartan both lower blood pressure and are often used together. Excessive hypotension or bradycardia may occur, and potassium can rise slightly in renal impairment.
How serious is the interaction between Celiprolol and Losartan?
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 heart rate when starting or adjusting doses. Check potassium in patients with renal impairment.
What other medicines interact with Losartan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Losartan with, for example, Aliskiren, Sparsentan, Amifostine. The full list is on the Losartan page.
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