Does Dutasteride And Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsules Interact with Nifedipine?
CDI records a unknown classification for Dutasteride And Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsules and Nifedipine. The stored summary is: 7.3 Nifedipine, Atenolol, Enalapril Tamsulosin Dosage adjustments are not necessary when tamsulosin is administered concomitantly with nifedipine, atenolol, or enalapril [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ) ] . 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
- Unknown
- Dutasteride And Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsules Class
- 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitor
- Nifedipine Class
- Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker
- Management
- Consult your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Dutasteride And Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsules and your doctor is considering prescribing Nifedipine (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
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider