Drug interactions
Furosemide + Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate
Severity: Minor
Furosemide and Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate: minor interaction.
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Summary
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate can raise gastric pH and may alter absorption of oral drugs that depend on gastric pH. Furosemide is a weak acid, so absorption could be changed. Both agents also affect potassium, so effect on potassium needs follow-up.
What this interaction means in plain words
Furosemide and Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Furosemide belongs to Cardiovascular; Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Transient increase in gastric pH from the binder may alter absorption of pH-dependent oral drugs such as furosemide.
What to do
Give furosemide at least 2 hours before or after sodium zirconium cyclosilicate. Monitor diuretic response and serum potassium.
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 Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Furosemide with Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Furosemide and Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate can raise gastric pH and may alter absorption of oral drugs that depend on gastric pH. Furosemide is a weak acid, so absorption could be changed. Both agents also affect potassium, so effect on potassium needs follow-up.
How serious is the interaction between Furosemide and Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Give furosemide at least 2 hours before or after sodium zirconium cyclosilicate. Monitor diuretic response and serum potassium.
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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