Drug Interactions between Avapro and Norvasc
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Avapro (irbesartan)
- Norvasc (amlodipine)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Avapro and Norvasc. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Avapro
A total of 263 drugs are known to interact with Avapro.
- Avapro is in the drug class angiotensin receptor blockers.
- Avapro is used to treat the following conditions:
Norvasc
A total of 424 drugs are known to interact with Norvasc.
- Norvasc is in the drug class calcium channel blocking agents.
- Norvasc is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
irbesartan food
Applies to: Avapro (irbesartan)
If you are taking irbesartan you should avoid potassium-containing salt substitutes or over-the-counter potassium supplements without first talking to your doctor. This can cause high levels of potassium in your blood. High levels of potassium can cause weakness, irregular heartbeat, confusion, tingling of the extremities, or feelings of heaviness in the legs. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these symptoms.
amLODIPine food
Applies to: Norvasc (amlodipine)
Information for this minor interaction is only available at a professional reading level.
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. |
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.