Aliskiren and Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide interaction
Aliskiren and Triamterene 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 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.
From the Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide label · effective 2026-07-16
Thiazides may add to or potentiate the action of other antihypertensive drugs.
See INDICATIONS AND USAGE for concomitant use with other antihypertensive drugs.
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