Drug interactions
Dichlorphenamide + Eprosartan
Severity: Minor
Dichlorphenamide and Eprosartan: minor interaction.
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Summary
Dichlorphenamide causes renal potassium wasting and metabolic acidosis, whereas eprosartan tends to raise potassium. The net effect on potassium is unpredictable, and the legacy premise of additive hypokalemia is not well supported for an ARB.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dichlorphenamide and Eprosartan have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Dichlorphenamide belongs to Miscellaneous; Eprosartan belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Carbonic anhydrase inhibition increases urinary potassium loss, opposing the potassium-retaining effect of angiotensin receptor blockade.
What to do
Monitor serum potassium and bicarbonate when starting or adjusting either drug. Adjust treatment based on measured values.
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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- Aliskiren + Eprosartan Contraindicated
- Eprosartan + Sparsentan Contraindicated
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- Amiloride + Eprosartan Major
- Amlodipine-benazepril + Eprosartan Major
- Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan + Eprosartan Major
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dichlorphenamide with Eprosartan?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dichlorphenamide and Eprosartan have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Dichlorphenamide causes renal potassium wasting and metabolic acidosis, whereas eprosartan tends to raise potassium. The net effect on potassium is unpredictable, and the legacy premise of additive hypokalemia is not well supported for an ARB.
How serious is the interaction between Dichlorphenamide and Eprosartan?
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 serum potassium and bicarbonate when starting or adjusting either drug. Adjust treatment based on measured values.
What other medicines interact with Eprosartan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Eprosartan with, for example, Aliskiren, Sparsentan, Amifostine. The full list is on the Eprosartan page.
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