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Enalapril-hydrochlorothiazide + Olodaterol inhaled

Severity: Moderate

Enalapril-hydrochlorothiazide and Olodaterol inhaled: moderate interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

Hydrochlorothiazide and long-acting beta-2 agonists such as olodaterol can each lower serum potassium. Combined use may cause hypokalemia and ECG changes, particularly at high doses.

What this interaction means in plain words

Enalapril-hydrochlorothiazide and Olodaterol inhaled 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.

Evidence level: Moderate

Why it happens

Thiazide renal potassium wasting plus beta-2 mediated cellular potassium uptake.

What to do

Monitor serum potassium periodically, particularly in patients with other risk factors. Supplement potassium if needed.

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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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Enalapril-hydrochlorothiazide with Olodaterol inhaled?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Enalapril-hydrochlorothiazide and Olodaterol inhaled 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. Hydrochlorothiazide and long-acting beta-2 agonists such as olodaterol can each lower serum potassium. Combined use may cause hypokalemia and ECG changes, particularly at high doses.

How serious is the interaction between Enalapril-hydrochlorothiazide and Olodaterol inhaled?

MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor serum potassium periodically, particularly in patients with other risk factors. Supplement potassium if needed.

What other medicines interact with Enalapril-hydrochlorothiazide?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Enalapril-hydrochlorothiazide with, for example, Aliskiren, Dofetilide, Protein a column. The full list is on the Enalapril-hydrochlorothiazide page.

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