Drug interactions
Dopexamine + Valsartan
Severity: Minor
Dopexamine and Valsartan: minor interaction.
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Summary
Dopexamine is a short-term intravenous catecholamine analogue used in critical care that can lower serum potassium through beta-2 stimulation. Valsartan tends to raise potassium, so effects on potassium are opposing and unpredictable. Blood pressure effects may also be additive because dopexamine causes vasodilation.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dopexamine and 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 (beta-2 mediated cellular uptake versus reduced aldosterone effect) and additive vasodilation; the net effect is not well characterized.
What to do
Monitor serum potassium and blood pressure during dopexamine infusion in patients taking valsartan.
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 Valsartan
- Aliskiren + Valsartan Contraindicated
- Sparsentan + Valsartan Contraindicated
- Aldesleukin + Valsartan Major
- Amifostine + Valsartan Major
- Amiloride + Valsartan Major
- Amlodipine-benazepril + Valsartan Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dopexamine with Valsartan?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dopexamine and 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. Dopexamine is a short-term intravenous catecholamine analogue used in critical care that can lower serum potassium through beta-2 stimulation. Valsartan tends to raise potassium, so effects on potassium are opposing and unpredictable. Blood pressure effects may also be additive because dopexamine causes vasodilation.
How serious is the interaction between Dopexamine and 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: Monitor serum potassium and blood pressure during dopexamine infusion in patients taking valsartan.
What other medicines interact with Valsartan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Valsartan with, for example, Aliskiren, Sparsentan, Aldesleukin. The full list is on the Valsartan page.
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