Drug interactions
Nicardipine + Sodium sulfate / ?magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride
Severity: Minor
Nicardipine and Sodium sulfate / ?magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride: minor interaction.
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Summary
Magnesium absorbed from bowel preparations can potentiate calcium channel blockers, particularly if renal function is impaired. This may cause hypotension or muscle weakness. The risk is low in patients with normal renal function.
What this interaction means in plain words
Nicardipine and Sodium sulfate / ?magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride 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
Magnesium has calcium-antagonist effects that may add to the vasodilation and neuromuscular effects of calcium channel blockers.
What to do
Be alert for hypotension or weakness, particularly in renal impairment or with dehydration. Maintain hydration and check magnesium if symptoms occur.
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 Nicardipine with Sodium sulfate / ?magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Nicardipine and Sodium sulfate / ?magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Magnesium absorbed from bowel preparations can potentiate calcium channel blockers, particularly if renal function is impaired. This may cause hypotension or muscle weakness. The risk is low in patients with normal renal function.
How serious is the interaction between Nicardipine and Sodium sulfate / ?magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Be alert for hypotension or weakness, particularly in renal impairment or with dehydration. Maintain hydration and check magnesium if symptoms occur.
What other medicines interact with Nicardipine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Nicardipine with, for example, Amifostine, Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide, Betrixaban. The full list is on the Nicardipine page.
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