Drug interactions
Indapamide + Valganciclovir
Severity: Minor
Indapamide and Valganciclovir: minor interaction.
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Summary
Indapamide could theoretically compete with ganciclovir for renal secretion, and diuretic-related volume depletion may lower renal clearance. No meaningful clinical interaction has been demonstrated.
What this interaction means in plain words
Indapamide and Valganciclovir have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Indapamide belongs to Cardiovascular; Valganciclovir belongs to Anti Virals.
Why it happens
Theoretical competition for tubular secretion and diuretic-induced reduction in renal perfusion.
What to do
Monitor renal function and hydration, and adjust valganciclovir dosing if creatinine clearance changes.
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 Valganciclovir
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Indapamide with Valganciclovir?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Indapamide and Valganciclovir have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Indapamide could theoretically compete with ganciclovir for renal secretion, and diuretic-related volume depletion may lower renal clearance. No meaningful clinical interaction has been demonstrated.
How serious is the interaction between Indapamide and Valganciclovir?
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 renal function and hydration, and adjust valganciclovir dosing if creatinine clearance changes.
What other medicines interact with Valganciclovir?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Valganciclovir with, for example, Didanosine, Ganciclovir, Liposomal doxorubicin. The full list is on the Valganciclovir page.
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