Atacand HCT Interactions (Cont.)

 
Corticosteroids
Taking corticosteroids with Atacand HCT may cause an electrolyte imbalance, especially with the levels of potassium in the blood. If you are taking a corticosteroid with Atacand HCT, your healthcare provider may monitor you more closely and/or adjust your dose of medicine as needed.
 
Norepinephrine
Norepinephrine is a medicine that is used to treat very low blood pressure. Atacand HCT may affect the ability of norepinephrine to raise blood pressure.
 
Corticotropin
Taking corticotropin with Atacand HCT may cause an electrolyte imbalance, especially with the levels of potassium in the blood. If you are taking corticotropin with Atacand HCT, your healthcare provider may monitor you more closely and/or adjust your dose as needed.
 
Muscle Relaxants
If you are taking both Atacand HCT and a muscle relaxant, your body may metabolize the drugs differently than intended and increase the muscle relaxant levels in the blood. In order to decrease the chances of this drug interaction, your healthcare provider may monitor you more closely and/or change the muscle relaxant dose.
 
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
When taking NSAIDs with Atacand HCT, the NSAIDs may decrease the ability of Atacand HCT to lower blood pressure. For your particular situation, make sure to talk with your healthcare provider about using NSAIDs with Atacand HCT.
 

Final Thoughts on Atacand HCT Drug Interactions

It is possible that not every Atacand HCT drug interaction was discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about the drug interactions that may apply to you.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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