Drug Interactions With Amlodipine and Olmesartan

ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and medicines that contain potassium are some of the drugs that may potentially interact with amlodipine and olmesartan. Drug interactions may affect the levels of medicines in your blood, possibly increasing your risk of side effects (such as high levels of potassium in your blood or dangerously low blood pressure). To help prevent drug interactions with amlodipine and olmesartan, make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medications you are taking.

An Overview of Drug Interactions With Amlodipine and Olmesartan

 Amlodipine and olmesartan (AZOR™) can potentially interact with several other medications. Some of these medicines that may lead to amlodipine and olmesartan interactions include:
 
  • ACE inhibitors, including:

 

 

 

  
 

 

    • Potassium chloride (K-Dur®, Klor-Con®, Micro-K®)
    • Potassium citrate (Urocit-K®, Polycitra-K®)
    • Potassium gluconate
    • Potassium phosphate (Neutra-Phos-K®, K-Phos®)
    • Salt substitutes (used to flavor food)

 

 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
 
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