Drug interactions
Patiromer + Valsartan
Severity: Minor
Patiromer and Valsartan: minor interaction.
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Summary
Patiromer binds cations in the gut and could theoretically bind other oral drugs, but no clinically important interaction with valsartan has been observed. Separation of doses is not needed for valsartan.
What this interaction means in plain words
Patiromer and 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.
Patiromer belongs to Miscellaneous; Valsartan belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Theoretical binding of drug in the gastrointestinal tract by the patiromer polymer, not shown to be clinically relevant for valsartan.
What to do
No dose separation is required for valsartan; monitor serum potassium as usual 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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Other interactions of Valsartan
- Aliskiren + Valsartan Contraindicated
- Sparsentan + Valsartan Contraindicated
- Aldesleukin + Valsartan Major
- Amifostine + Valsartan Major
- Amiloride + Valsartan Major
- Amlodipine-benazepril + Valsartan Major
Other interactions of Patiromer
- Alogliptin-metformin + Patiromer Moderate
- Canagliflozin-metformin + Patiromer Moderate
- Carvedilol + Patiromer Moderate
- Ciprofloxacin + Patiromer Moderate
- Dapagliflozin-metformin + Patiromer Moderate
- Empagliflozin-metformin + Patiromer Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Patiromer with Valsartan?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Patiromer and 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. Patiromer binds cations in the gut and could theoretically bind other oral drugs, but no clinically important interaction with valsartan has been observed. Separation of doses is not needed for valsartan.
How serious is the interaction between Patiromer and 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: No dose separation is required for valsartan; monitor serum potassium as usual during patiromer therapy.
What other medicines interact with Valsartan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Valsartan with, for example, Aliskiren, Sparsentan, Aldesleukin. The full list is on the Valsartan page.
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