Drug interactions
Indapamide + Methyl aminolevulinate
Severity: Minor
Indapamide and Methyl aminolevulinate: minor interaction.
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Summary
Methyl aminolevulinate is used topically for photodynamic therapy with minimal systemic absorption, while indapamide is a potential systemic photosensitizer. A local additive phototoxic reaction is theoretically possible.
What this interaction means in plain words
Indapamide and Methyl aminolevulinate 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
Possible additive photosensitization, mainly local.
What to do
Advise protection of the treated skin from light and observe for exaggerated reactions. No indapamide change is usually needed.
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 Indapamide with Methyl aminolevulinate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Indapamide and Methyl aminolevulinate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Methyl aminolevulinate is used topically for photodynamic therapy with minimal systemic absorption, while indapamide is a potential systemic photosensitizer. A local additive phototoxic reaction is theoretically possible.
How serious is the interaction between Indapamide and Methyl aminolevulinate?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise protection of the treated skin from light and observe for exaggerated reactions. No indapamide change is usually needed.
What other medicines interact with Indapamide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Indapamide with, for example, Adagrasib, Amifostine, Amiodarone. The full list is on the Indapamide page.
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