Does Aspirin And Extended Release Dipyridamole Interact with Diuretics?
CDI records a moderate classification for Aspirin And Extended Release Dipyridamole and Diuretics. The stored summary is: Aspirin may diminish the effectiveness of diuretics in patients with renal or cardiovascular disease due to inhibition of renal prostaglandins. The mechanism involves inhibition of renal prostaglandins. 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
- Aspirin And Extended Release Dipyridamole Class
- Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Inhibition of renal prostaglandins
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Aspirin And Extended Release Dipyridamole and your doctor is considering prescribing Diuretics (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