Drug interactions
Dopexamine + Sacubitril-valsartan
Severity: Minor
Dopexamine and Sacubitril-valsartan: minor interaction.
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Summary
Valsartan tends to raise serum potassium, whereas dopexamine, a beta-2 agonist, can shift potassium into cells and lower it. The net effect on potassium is unpredictable and no important clinical harm is established.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dopexamine and Sacubitril-valsartan 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
Opposing effects on serum potassium: angiotensin receptor blockade reduces aldosterone-mediated excretion while beta-2 stimulation promotes cellular uptake.
What to do
Check serum potassium if dopexamine is given for a prolonged period in a patient taking sacubitril-valsartan. No dose change is needed routinely.
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 Sacubitril-valsartan
- Aliskiren + Sacubitril-valsartan Contraindicated
- Benazepril + Sacubitril-valsartan Contraindicated
- Captopril + Sacubitril-valsartan Contraindicated
- Enalapril + Sacubitril-valsartan Contraindicated
- Fosinopril + Sacubitril-valsartan Contraindicated
- Lisinopril + Sacubitril-valsartan Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dopexamine with Sacubitril-valsartan?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dopexamine and Sacubitril-valsartan have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Valsartan tends to raise serum potassium, whereas dopexamine, a beta-2 agonist, can shift potassium into cells and lower it. The net effect on potassium is unpredictable and no important clinical harm is established.
How serious is the interaction between Dopexamine and Sacubitril-valsartan?
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 if dopexamine is given for a prolonged period in a patient taking sacubitril-valsartan. No dose change is needed routinely.
What other medicines interact with Sacubitril-valsartan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Sacubitril-valsartan with, for example, Aliskiren, Benazepril, Captopril. The full list is on the Sacubitril-valsartan page.
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