Does Amiloride Hydrochloride And Hydrochlorothiazide Interact with Cyclosporine?
CDI records a major classification for Amiloride Hydrochloride And Hydrochlorothiazide and Cyclosporine. The stored summary is: Risk of hyperkalemia may be increased when amiloride HCl is administered concomitantly. Use with caution and frequent monitoring of serum potassium. The mechanism involves increased serum potassium levels. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Major
- Amiloride Hydrochloride And Hydrochlorothiazide Class
- Thiazide Diuretic
- Cyclosporine Class
- Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant
- Management
- Close medical supervision required
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Increased serum potassium levels
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Amiloride Hydrochloride And Hydrochlorothiazide and your doctor is considering prescribing Cyclosporine (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask how frequently you should be monitored while these are co-prescribed
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider