Drug interactions
Chlorthalidone + Esmolol
Severity: Minor
Chlorthalidone and Esmolol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Esmolol and chlorthalidone both lower blood pressure, so hypotension may be additive, especially in acute settings. Esmolol does not correct diuretic-induced hypokalemia.
What this interaction means in plain words
Chlorthalidone and Esmolol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Chlorthalidone belongs to Cardiovascular; Esmolol belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Additive hemodynamic effects of short-acting beta-1 blockade and diuretic-induced volume reduction.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure and heart rate during esmolol infusion, and check potassium in patients on chronic diuretics.
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 Chlorthalidone
Other interactions of Esmolol
- Acebutolol + Esmolol Major
- Amifostine + Esmolol Major
- Amiodarone + Esmolol Major
- Celiprolol + Esmolol Major
- Diltiazem + Esmolol Major
- Epinephrine racemic + Esmolol Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Chlorthalidone with Esmolol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Chlorthalidone and Esmolol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Esmolol and chlorthalidone both lower blood pressure, so hypotension may be additive, especially in acute settings. Esmolol does not correct diuretic-induced hypokalemia.
How serious is the interaction between Chlorthalidone and Esmolol?
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 during esmolol infusion, and check potassium in patients on chronic diuretics.
What other medicines interact with Chlorthalidone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Chlorthalidone with, for example, Amifostine, Atenolol-chlorthalidone, Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide. The full list is on the Chlorthalidone page.
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