Drug interactions
Heparin + Telmisartan-amlodipine
Severity: Moderate
Heparin and Telmisartan-amlodipine: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Heparin can suppress aldosterone secretion and, with telmisartan, may raise serum potassium. The risk is greater with prolonged heparin use, renal impairment or diabetes.
What this interaction means in plain words
Heparin and Telmisartan-amlodipine 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.
Heparin belongs to Cardiovascular; Telmisartan-amlodipine belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Heparin reduces adrenal aldosterone synthesis, adding to ARB-mediated reduction in potassium excretion.
What to do
Monitor serum potassium and renal function during heparin therapy lasting more than a few days. Treat hyperkalemia if it occurs.
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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Other interactions of Telmisartan-amlodipine
- Aliskiren + Telmisartan-amlodipine Contraindicated
- Sparsentan + Telmisartan-amlodipine Contraindicated
- Amifostine + Telmisartan-amlodipine Major
- Amiloride + Telmisartan-amlodipine Major
- Benazepril + Telmisartan-amlodipine Major
- Candesartan + Telmisartan-amlodipine Major
Other interactions of Heparin
- Defibrotide + Heparin Contraindicated
- Heparin + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Heparin + Oritavancin Contraindicated
- Acemetacin + Heparin Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Heparin Major
- Alteplase + Heparin Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Heparin with Telmisartan-amlodipine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Heparin and Telmisartan-amlodipine 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. Heparin can suppress aldosterone secretion and, with telmisartan, may raise serum potassium. The risk is greater with prolonged heparin use, renal impairment or diabetes.
How serious is the interaction between Heparin and Telmisartan-amlodipine?
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 and renal function during heparin therapy lasting more than a few days. Treat hyperkalemia if it occurs.
What other medicines interact with Telmisartan-amlodipine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Telmisartan-amlodipine with, for example, Aliskiren, Sparsentan, Amifostine. The full list is on the Telmisartan-amlodipine page.
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