Drug interactions
Fo-ti + Furosemide
Severity: Minor
Fo-ti and Furosemide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Fo-ti has laxative anthraquinone content that may cause potassium loss, so it could theoretically add to furosemide-related hypokalemia. Clinical evidence is lacking.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fo-ti and Furosemide 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
Theoretical additive potassium loss from anthraquinone-related laxative effects and loop diuretic kaliuresis.
What to do
Monitor serum potassium in patients who use fo-ti regularly and advise them to avoid prolonged use.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Fo-ti with Furosemide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Fo-ti and Furosemide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Fo-ti has laxative anthraquinone content that may cause potassium loss, so it could theoretically add to furosemide-related hypokalemia. Clinical evidence is lacking.
How serious is the interaction between Fo-ti and Furosemide?
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 in patients who use fo-ti regularly and advise them to avoid prolonged use.
What other medicines interact with Furosemide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Furosemide with, for example, Amifostine, Amikacin, Carbenoxolone. The full list is on the Furosemide page.
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