Telmisartan + Telmisartan And Hydrochlorothiazide Interaction

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Lithium: Risk of lithium toxicity (7.2) Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): Reduced diuretic, natriuretic, and antihypertensive effects; increased risk of renal impairment (7.3) Dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system: Increased risk of renal impairment, hypotension, and hyperkalemia (7.4) Antidiabetic drugs: Dosage adjustment may be required (7.6) Cholestyramine and colestipol: Reduced absorption of thiazides (7.7) 7.1 Agents Increasing Serum Potassium Co-administration of telmisartan with other drugs that raise serum potassium levels may result in hyperkalemia. 7.2 Lithium Increases in serum lithium concentrations and lithium toxicity have been reported with concomitant use of thiazide diuretics or angiotensin II receptor antagonists, including telmisartan. Monitor lithium levels in patients receiving telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide and lithium.