Drug interactions
Citalopram + Indacaterol
Severity: Moderate
Citalopram and Indacaterol: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Citalopram causes dose-related QT prolongation. Indacaterol may add to arrhythmic risk through tachycardia and lower potassium, particularly in patients with cardiac disease.
What this interaction means in plain words
Citalopram and Indacaterol 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.
Citalopram belongs to Central Nervous System; Indacaterol belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Additive QT prolongation and beta-agonist related hypokalemia.
What to do
Keep citalopram within labeled maximum doses and monitor ECG and electrolytes in patients with risk factors.
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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Other interactions of Indacaterol
Other interactions of Citalopram
- Cisapride + Citalopram Contraindicated
- Citalopram + Dronedarone Contraindicated
- Citalopram + Escitalopram Contraindicated
- Citalopram + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Citalopram + Methylene blue Contraindicated
- Citalopram + Phenelzine Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Citalopram with Indacaterol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Citalopram and Indacaterol 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. Citalopram causes dose-related QT prolongation. Indacaterol may add to arrhythmic risk through tachycardia and lower potassium, particularly in patients with cardiac disease.
How serious is the interaction between Citalopram and Indacaterol?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Keep citalopram within labeled maximum doses and monitor ECG and electrolytes in patients with risk factors.
What other medicines interact with Indacaterol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Indacaterol with, for example, Adagrasib, Amiodarone, Amisulpride. The full list is on the Indacaterol page.
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