Aliskiren and Metoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide interaction
Aliskiren and Metoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Aliskiren (Tekturna) label · effective 2024-03-07
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.
From the Metoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide (METOPROLOL TARTRATE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE) label · effective 2025-01-22
Because of its relative beta 1 cardio-selectivity, however, metoprolol tartrate may be used in patients with bronchospastic disease who do not respond to, or cannot tolerate, other antihypertensive treatment.
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