d blood pressure (especially systolic hypertension) has been reported in some patients.
Diphenhydramine; Phenylephrine: The cardiovascular effects of sympathomimetics may reduce the antihypertensive effects produced by angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Well-controlled hypertensive patients receiving pseudoephedrine at recommended doses do not appear at high risk for significant elevations in blood pressure, however, increased blood pressure (especially systolic hypertension) has been reported in some patients.
Drospirenone; Estradiol: Drospirenone has antimineralocorticoid effects and may increase serum potassium. The concurrent use of angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARBs) may increase the risk of hyperkalemia, especially in the presence of renal impairment. Monitor serum potassium during the 1st month of drospirenone treatment if ARBs are used concurrently and thereafter as clinically indicated. Also monitor for any changes in blood pressure, fluid retention, or renal function.
Drospirenone; Ethinyl Estradiol: Drospirenone has antimineralocorticoid effects and may increase serum potassium. The concurrent use of angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARBs) may increase the risk of hyperkalemia, especially in the presence of renal impairment. Monitor serum potassium during the 1st month of drospirenone treatment if ARBs are used concurrently and thereafter as clinically indicated. Also monitor for any changes in blood pressure, fluid retention, or renal function.
Drospirenone; Ethinyl Estradiol; Levomefolate: Drospirenone has antimineralocorticoid effects and may increase serum potassium. The concurrent use of angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARBs) may increase the risk of hyperkalemia, especially in the presence of renal impairment. Monitor serum potassium during the 1st month of drospirenone treatment if ARBs are used concurrently and thereafter as clinically indicated. Also monitor for any changes in blood pressure, fluid retention, or renal function.
Duloxetine: Orthostatic hypotension and syncope have been reported during duloxetine administration. The concurrent administration of antihypertensive agents and duloxetine may increase the risk of hypotension. Monitor blood pressure if the combination is necessary.
Eletriptan: Eletriptan may reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive agents, such as angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Patients on antihypertensives need to have their blood pressure adequately controlled if they are to receive eletriptan. If eletriptan is used, regular blood pressure monitoring is recommended.
Eltrombopag: Use caution and monitor blood pressure closely if eltrombopag and valsartan are coadministered. Eltrombopag is an inhibitor of the transporter OATP1B1. Drugs that are substrates for this transporter, such as valsartan, may exhibit an increase in systemic exposure if coadministered with eltrombopag.
Elvitegravir: Caution is warranted when elvitegravir is administered with valsartan as there is a potential for decreased valsartan concentrations. Valsartan is a substrate of CYP2C9; elvitegravir is a CYP2C9 inducer.
Empagliflozin: When empagliflozin is initiated in patients already receiving angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARBs), symptomatic hypotension can occur. Patients with impaired renal function, low systolic blood pressure, or who are elderly may be at a greater risk. Before initiating empagliflozin in patients with one o |
