Aliskiren and Metolazone interaction
Aliskiren and Metolazone: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.
Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.
What the FDA labels say
From the Metolazone label · effective 2026-01-15
Other Antihypertensive Drugs When metolazone tablets, USP, are used with other antihypertensive drugs, particular care must be taken to avoid excessive reduction of blood pressure, especially during initial therapy.
Dosage adjustments of other antihypertensives may be necessary.
Other Antihypertensives When metolazone tablets, USP, are used with other antihypertensive drugs, care must be taken, especially during initial therapy.
From the Aliskiren label · effective 2022-12-30
Risk factors for the development of hyperkalemia include renal insufficiency, diabetes, combination use with ARBs or ACEIs [see Contraindications (4) , Warnings and Precautions (5.2) , and Clinical Studies (14.3) ] , NSAIDs, or potassium supplements or potassium sparing diuretics.
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) including selective Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors (COX-2 inhibitors): In patients who are elderly, volume-depleted (including those on diuretic therapy), or with compromised renal function, coadministration of NSAIDs, including selective COX-2 inhibitors with agents that affect the RAAS, including aliskiren, may result…
Monitor diuretic effects when furosemide is coadministered with aliskiren.
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