Drug interactions
Methylphenidate transdermal + Sacubitril-valsartan
Severity: Minor
Methylphenidate transdermal and Sacubitril-valsartan: minor interaction.
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Summary
Methylphenidate has sympathomimetic activity and can raise blood pressure and heart rate, which may partially counteract the antihypertensive effect of sacubitril-valsartan. The clinical impact is usually modest.
What this interaction means in plain words
Methylphenidate transdermal and Sacubitril-valsartan 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
Methylphenidate increases catecholamine release and reuptake inhibition, producing pressor effects that oppose the vasodilatory action of the angiotensin receptor blocker.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure and heart failure status when starting or adjusting methylphenidate, and adjust antihypertensive therapy if blood pressure control is lost.
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 Sacubitril-valsartan
- Aliskiren + Sacubitril-valsartan Contraindicated
- Benazepril + Sacubitril-valsartan Contraindicated
- Captopril + Sacubitril-valsartan Contraindicated
- Enalapril + Sacubitril-valsartan Contraindicated
- Fosinopril + Sacubitril-valsartan Contraindicated
- Lisinopril + Sacubitril-valsartan Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Methylphenidate transdermal with Sacubitril-valsartan?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Methylphenidate transdermal and Sacubitril-valsartan have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Methylphenidate has sympathomimetic activity and can raise blood pressure and heart rate, which may partially counteract the antihypertensive effect of sacubitril-valsartan. The clinical impact is usually modest.
How serious is the interaction between Methylphenidate transdermal and Sacubitril-valsartan?
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 blood pressure and heart failure status when starting or adjusting methylphenidate, and adjust antihypertensive therapy if blood pressure control is lost.
What other medicines interact with Sacubitril-valsartan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Sacubitril-valsartan with, for example, Aliskiren, Benazepril, Captopril. The full list is on the Sacubitril-valsartan page.
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