Drug interactions
Patiromer + Ramipril
Severity: Minor
Patiromer and Ramipril: minor interaction.
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Summary
Patiromer binds cations in the gut and could theoretically bind coadministered oral drugs. Studies of ramipril showed no clinically important change in its absorption. The pair is often used together to control ACE inhibitor associated hyperkalemia.
What this interaction means in plain words
Patiromer and Ramipril have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Patiromer belongs to Miscellaneous; Ramipril belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Potential luminal binding of drugs by patiromer, which was not clinically significant for ramipril.
What to do
No separation of dosing is required for ramipril. Continue monitoring serum potassium and magnesium during patiromer therapy.
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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- Ramipril + Sacubitril-valsartan Contraindicated
- Amifostine + Ramipril Major
- Amiloride + Ramipril Major
Other interactions of Patiromer
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- Carvedilol + Patiromer Moderate
- Ciprofloxacin + Patiromer Moderate
- Dapagliflozin-metformin + Patiromer Moderate
- Empagliflozin-metformin + Patiromer Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Patiromer with Ramipril?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Patiromer and Ramipril have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Patiromer binds cations in the gut and could theoretically bind coadministered oral drugs. Studies of ramipril showed no clinically important change in its absorption. The pair is often used together to control ACE inhibitor associated hyperkalemia.
How serious is the interaction between Patiromer and Ramipril?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No separation of dosing is required for ramipril. Continue monitoring serum potassium and magnesium during patiromer therapy.
What other medicines interact with Ramipril?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ramipril with, for example, Aliskiren, Protein a column, Sacubitril / valsartan. The full list is on the Ramipril page.
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