Unrecommended combinations:
When simultaneous application with lithium preparations, an increase in the concentration of lithium ions in blood plasma is possible due to a decrease in its excretion from the body by the kidneys, accompanied by evidence of overdose (neurotoxic effect), as well as when observing a salt-free diet (reduced excretion of lithium ions by the kidneys).
Combinations that require special attention:
1. Drugs that can cause heart rhythm disturbances as pirouettes: antiarrhythmics IA class (quinidine, hydroquinidine, disopyramide), antiarrhythmic drugs of III class (amiodarone, dofetilide, ibutilide, brethil tosylate), sotalol, some neuroleptics: phenothiazines (chlorpromazine, cyamemazine, levomepromazine, thioridazine, trifluoperazine), benzamides (amisulpride, sulpiride, sultopride, tiapride), butyrophenones (droperidol, haloperidol), other (bepridil, cisapride, difemanyl, erythromycin (intravenous administration), halofantrine, misolastine, pentamidine, sparfloxacin, moxifloxacin, wincamine (intravenous administration), astemizole. Simultaneous use with any of these drugs, especially against hypokalemia, increases the risk of ventricular arrhythmias as pirouettes.
Before starting the combination therapy with the drug Indapamide retard and the above drugs should monitor the potassium content in the blood plasma and, if necessary, adjust it.
Recommended: monitoring the clinical condition of the patient, as well as the content of electrolytes of blood plasma and electrocardiogram (ECG). Patients with hypokalemia should use drugs that do not trigger the development of piruet-type arrhythmias.
2. With the simultaneous use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (for systemic use), including selective inhibitors of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), high doses of salicylic acid (3 r/ day or more) is possible: reduction of antihypertensive effect of indapamide, development of acute renal failure in dehydrated patients (due to a decrease in glomerular filtration rate). At the beginning of therapy with indapamide, it is necessary to restore the water-electrolyte balance and control the function of the kidneys.
3. Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in patients with hyponatremia (especially in patients with renal artery stenosis) increase the risk of developing arterial hypotension and / or acute renal failure.
Patients with arterial hypertension and possibly with hyponatraemia, due to taking diuretics, need:
- stop taking the drug 3 days before the start of therapy with ACE inhibitors and switch to potassium-sparing diuretics;
- or initiate therapy with ACE inhibitors from low doses, followed by a gradual increase in dose if necessary. In the first week of therapy with ACE inhibitors, it is recommended to monitor the concentration of plasma creatinine.
4. Other drugs that can cause hypokalemia:
- amphotericin B intravenously;
- gluco- and mineralocorticosteroids (for systemic administration) (see also the information in the section "Combinations of drugs requiring attention");
- tetrakozaktid (see also the information in the section "Combinations of drugs that require attention");
- laxatives, stimulating intestinal motility.
With the simultaneous administration of the above drugs with indapamide, the risk of developing hypokalemia (additive effect) increases. If necessary, monitor and adjust the content of potassium ions in the blood plasma.
5. Simultaneous therapy with baclofen increases the antihypertensive effect of indapamide.
6. Cardiac glycosides: hypokalemia increases the toxic effect of cardiac glycosides (glycoside intoxication). With the simultaneous use of indapamide and cardiac glycosides, it is necessary to monitor the potassium ions in the blood plasma, the parameters of the electrocardiogram (ECG), and, if necessary, adjust the therapy.
Combinations of drugs requiring attention:
1. Simultaneous use with potassium-sparing diuretics (amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene) is useful in some patients, but the possibility of hypokalemia is not ruled out. Against the background of diabetes or kidney failure may develop hyperkalemia. It is necessary to control the content of potassium ions in the blood plasma, the parameters of the electrocardiogram (ECG), and, if necessary, adjust the therapy.
2. Metformin increases the risk of developing lactic acidosis, since it is possible to develop renal failure with diuretics, especially "loop". Metformin should not be taken at a plasma creatinine concentration of more than 15 mg / L (135 μmol / L) in men and 12 mg / L (110 μmol / L) in women.
3. Simultaneous use of large doses of iodine-containing contrast agents against hypovolemia and the use of diuretics increases the risk of acute renal failure. It is recommended to restore the electrolyte balance of blood before applying the drugs.
4. Tricyclic antidepressants (imipramine-like) and antipsychotics increase the antihypertensive effect and the risk of developing orthostatic hypotension (additive effect).
5. Preparations containing calcium salts increase the risk of hypercalcemia due to a decrease in excretion of calcium ions by the kidneys.
6. Cyclosporine, tacrolimus - The risk of increasing the concentration of creatinine in the blood plasma without changing the concentration of circulating cyclosporine.
7. Glucocorticosteroid preparations, tetracosactide (with systemic use) reduce the antihypertensive effect (sodium and liquid ion retention).