All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while receiving this medicine as it may increase the risk of hypotension and adverse effects such as dizziness, fainting, lightheadedness, etc. Avoid performing activities that need high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if alcohol and this medicine are used together.
Interaction with Medicine
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI's)
Disease interactions
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with diabetes due to the increased risk of hyperkalemia, which may result in life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels, serum potassium levels, and renal function tests are necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with electrolytes imbalance due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Electrolytes levels should be corrected before starting the treatment with this medicine. Monitoring of potassium, sodium and other electrolytes levels is necessary while receiving this medicine. An alternative treatment option should be considered in some cases based on the clinical condition.
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patient's suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is advised while taking this medicine. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patient's suffering from acute or progressive renal insufficiency, or diabetic nephropathy due to the increased risk of hyperkalemia, which may result in life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias. Close monitoring of renal function is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
It is recommended to avoid a high potassium diet during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. Your doctor/dietitian will suggest appropriate changes in your diet to avoid high intake of potassium.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.