Drug interactions
Patiromer + Trandolapril
Severity: Minor
Patiromer and Trandolapril: minor interaction.
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Summary
Patiromer binds cations in the gut and could in theory reduce absorption of oral drugs. No clinically important interaction with trandolapril has been observed, and patiromer is often used to manage ACE inhibitor-related hyperkalemia.
What this interaction means in plain words
Patiromer and Trandolapril 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; Trandolapril belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Theoretical binding of co-administered drugs in the gastrointestinal tract; no important effect observed with this pair.
What to do
Separating doses is not generally required for trandolapril; as a general precaution patiromer labeling advises other oral drugs be taken at least 3 hours apart. Monitor serum potassium and magnesium.
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 Patiromer with Trandolapril?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Patiromer and Trandolapril 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 in theory reduce absorption of oral drugs. No clinically important interaction with trandolapril has been observed, and patiromer is often used to manage ACE inhibitor-related hyperkalemia.
How serious is the interaction between Patiromer and Trandolapril?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Separating doses is not generally required for trandolapril; as a general precaution patiromer labeling advises other oral drugs be taken at least 3 hours apart. Monitor serum potassium and magnesium.
What other medicines interact with Trandolapril?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Trandolapril with, for example, Aliskiren, Protein a column, Sacubitril / valsartan. The full list is on the Trandolapril page.
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