Drug interactions
Dichlorphenamide + Paclitaxel
Severity: Minor
Dichlorphenamide and Paclitaxel: minor interaction.
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Summary
Dichlorphenamide commonly causes hypokalemia and metabolic acidosis. Paclitaxel supportive care and associated vomiting or diarrhea can add to potassium loss, though paclitaxel itself has little direct effect on potassium.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dichlorphenamide and Paclitaxel 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; Paclitaxel belongs to Oncology.
Why it happens
Additive potassium loss is largely from dichlorphenamide; the contribution of paclitaxel is indirect and poorly established.
What to do
Check serum potassium and bicarbonate periodically and replace potassium as needed.
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 Paclitaxel
Other interactions of Dichlorphenamide
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dichlorphenamide with Paclitaxel?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dichlorphenamide and Paclitaxel 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 commonly causes hypokalemia and metabolic acidosis. Paclitaxel supportive care and associated vomiting or diarrhea can add to potassium loss, though paclitaxel itself has little direct effect on potassium.
How serious is the interaction between Dichlorphenamide and Paclitaxel?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Check serum potassium and bicarbonate periodically and replace potassium as needed.
What other medicines interact with Paclitaxel?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Paclitaxel with, for example, Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, Cobicistat, Cyclosporin. The full list is on the Paclitaxel page.
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