Drug interactions
Celiprolol + Olmesartan
Severity: Minor
Celiprolol and Olmesartan: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Both agents lower blood pressure, so the combination can produce additive hypotension. Beta-blockers may also slightly raise potassium.
What this interaction means in plain words
Celiprolol and 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.
Why it happens
Additive antihypertensive effect from angiotensin receptor blockade and beta-adrenergic blockade.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure and heart rate when starting or adjusting doses. Reduce a dose if symptomatic hypotension occurs.
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 Olmesartan
- Aliskiren + Olmesartan Contraindicated
- Olmesartan + Sparsentan Contraindicated
- Aldesleukin + Olmesartan Major
- Amifostine + Olmesartan Major
- Amiloride + Olmesartan Major
- Amlodipine-benazepril + Olmesartan Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Celiprolol with Olmesartan?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Celiprolol and 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 agents lower blood pressure, so the combination can produce additive hypotension. Beta-blockers may also slightly raise potassium.
How serious is the interaction between Celiprolol and 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: Monitor blood pressure and heart rate when starting or adjusting doses. Reduce a dose if symptomatic hypotension occurs.
What other medicines interact with Olmesartan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Olmesartan with, for example, Aliskiren, Sparsentan, Aldesleukin. The full list is on the Olmesartan page.
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