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Does Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim Interact with Angiotensin Ii?

Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim and Angiotensin Ii have a major drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Three cases of hyperkalemia in elderly patients reported after concomitant intake of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim and ACE inhibitors. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This information is based on official FDA drug labeling sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.

Severity
Major
Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim Class
Sulfonamide Antimicrobial
Angiotensin Ii Class
Vasoconstrictor
Management
Close medical supervision required
Data Source
U.S. FDA via OpenFDA

What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist

If you are taking Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim and your doctor is considering prescribing Angiotensin Ii (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
💊 Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim(Bactrim)+💊 Angiotensin Ii(Giapreza)

Severity & Interaction Details

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major
Use with caution — major interaction
Serious risk of clinically significant harm. Generally avoid; if used, monitor closely.
Severity scale
MinorContra
On record
Yes
Drug A class
Sulfonamide Antimicrobial
Drug B class
Vasoconstrictor
Source
NLP:sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim

What this means in plain English

Three cases of hyperkalemia in elderly patients reported after concomitant intake of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim and ACE inhibitors.

About Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim and Angiotensin Ii

Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim is a Sulfonamide Antimicrobial, while Angiotensin Ii is a Vasoconstrictor. You may recognize them by the brand names Bactrim and Giapreza. Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim is taken by mouth, whereas Angiotensin Ii is given by intravenous (IV) infusion.

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Data integrity: Every interaction shown is extracted directly from official U.S. FDA drug labeling via openFDA and the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NIH) — no interactions are invented, inferred, or manually edited. Maintained by CheckDrugInteractions.com. See our methodology or report a correction at support@checkdruginteractions.com.

Data sourced from U.S. FDA drug labeling via openFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine, supplemented with a small number of well-established interactions from curated clinical references. For informational purposes only. Always consult your pharmacist or physician.