Drug interactions
Patiromer + Telmisartan
Severity: Minor
Patiromer and Telmisartan: minor interaction.
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Summary
Patiromer may bind co-administered oral drugs in the gut and reduce absorption. Telmisartan has no proven significant interaction, but the labeling advises dose separation as a precaution.
What this interaction means in plain words
Patiromer and Telmisartan 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; Telmisartan belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Possible binding of telmisartan to the patiromer polymer in the gastrointestinal tract, reducing absorption.
What to do
Give telmisartan at least 3 hours before or after patiromer, and monitor blood pressure and potassium.
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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- Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan + Telmisartan 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 Telmisartan?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Patiromer and Telmisartan 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 may bind co-administered oral drugs in the gut and reduce absorption. Telmisartan has no proven significant interaction, but the labeling advises dose separation as a precaution.
How serious is the interaction between Patiromer and Telmisartan?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Give telmisartan at least 3 hours before or after patiromer, and monitor blood pressure and potassium.
What other medicines interact with Telmisartan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Telmisartan with, for example, Aliskiren, Sparsentan, Amifostine. The full list is on the Telmisartan page.
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