Drug Interactions between Avapro and carbonyl iron
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Avapro (irbesartan)
- carbonyl iron
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Avapro and carbonyl iron. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Avapro
A total of 295 drugs are known to interact with Avapro.
- Avapro is in the drug class angiotensin receptor blockers.
- Avapro is used to treat the following conditions:
carbonyl iron
A total of 86 drugs are known to interact with carbonyl iron.
- Carbonyl iron is in the drug class iron products.
- Carbonyl iron is used to treat Iron Deficiency Anemia.
Drug and food interactions
irbesartan food
Applies to: Avapro (irbesartan)
GENERALLY AVOID: Moderate-to-high dietary intake of potassium, especially salt substitutes, may increase the risk of hyperkalemia in some patients who are using angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). ARBs can promote hyperkalemia through inhibition of angiotensin II-induced aldosterone secretion. Patients with diabetes, heart failure, dehydration, or renal insufficiency have a greater risk of developing hyperkalemia.
MANAGEMENT: Patients should receive dietary counseling and be advised to not use potassium-containing salt substitutes or over-the-counter potassium supplements without consulting their physician. If salt substitutes are used concurrently, regular monitoring of serum potassium levels is recommended. Patients should also be advised to seek medical attention if they experience symptoms of hyperkalemia such as weakness, irregular heartbeat, confusion, tingling of the extremities, or feelings of heaviness in the legs.
References
- "Product Information. Cozaar (losartan)." Merck & Co., Inc PROD (2001):
- "Product Information. Diovan (valsartan)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals PROD (2001):
carbonyl iron food
Applies to: carbonyl iron
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Concomitant use of some oral medications may reduce the bioavailability of orally administered iron, and vice versa.
Food taken in conjunction with oral iron supplements may reduce the bioavailability of the iron. However, in many patients intolerable gastrointestinal side effects occur necessitating administration with food.
MANAGEMENT: Ideally, iron products should be taken on an empty stomach (i.e., at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals), but if this is not possible, administer with meals and monitor the patient more closely for a subtherapeutic effect. Some studies suggest administration of iron with ascorbic acid may enhance bioavailability. In addition, administration of oral iron products and some oral medications should be separated whenever the bioavailability of either agent may be decreased. Consult the product labeling for specific separation times and monitor clinical responses as appropriate.
References
- "Product Information. Feosol (ferrous sulfate)." SmithKline Beecham PROD
- "Product Information. Accrufer (ferric maltol)." Shield Therapeutics (2021):
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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