Drug interactions
Patiromer + Vitamin b1
Severity: Minor
Patiromer and Vitamin b1: minor interaction.
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Summary
Patiromer is a polymer that binds cations and may bind other oral drugs in the gut. This could reduce thiamine absorption, though a clear effect is not established.
What this interaction means in plain words
Patiromer and Vitamin b1 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; Vitamin b1 belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Nonspecific binding in the gastrointestinal tract may reduce absorption of coadministered oral drugs.
What to do
Take thiamine at least 3 hours before or after patiromer, in line with the patiromer labeling.
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 Vitamin b1?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Patiromer and Vitamin b1 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 is a polymer that binds cations and may bind other oral drugs in the gut. This could reduce thiamine absorption, though a clear effect is not established.
How serious is the interaction between Patiromer and Vitamin b1?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Take thiamine at least 3 hours before or after patiromer, in line with the patiromer labeling.
What other medicines interact with Vitamin b1?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Vitamin b1 with, for example, Ethanol, Bumetanide, Ethacrynic acid. The full list is on the Vitamin b1 page.
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