Does Olodaterol Respimat Inhalation Spray Interact with Potassium Supplements?
CDI records a moderate classification for Olodaterol Respimat Inhalation Spray and Potassium Supplements. The stored summary is: ECG changes and hypokalemia from these diuretics can be worsened by olodaterol, especially at high doses. Use with caution. The mechanism involves worsening of ecg changes and hypokalemia. 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
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Worsening of ECG changes and hypokalemia
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Olodaterol Respimat Inhalation Spray and your doctor is considering prescribing Potassium Supplements (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