Does Amlodipine Interact with Telmisartan Amlodipine And Indapamide?
CDI records a moderate classification for Amlodipine and Telmisartan Amlodipine And Indapamide. The stored summary is: 7.2 Drug Interactions with Amlodipine Impact of other drugs on amlodipine CYP3A Inhibitors Co-administration with CYP3A inhibitors (moderate and strong) results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. CYP3A Inducers No information is available on the quantitative effects of CYP3A inducers on amlodipine. Impact of amlodipine on other drugs Simvastatin: Co-administration of simvastatin with amlodipine increases the systemic exposure of simvastatin. 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
- Moderate
- Amlodipine Class
- Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker
- Telmisartan Amlodipine And Indapamide Class
- Thiazide-like Diuretic
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Amlodipine and your doctor is considering prescribing Telmisartan Amlodipine And Indapamide (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 whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider