Drug
Azilsartan
Summary of Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, & Foods
Negative Interactions
1- Potential Negative Interaction
Azilsartan
Potassium
Angiotensin receptor blocker drugs such as azilsartan have caused significant increases in blood potassium levels. Potassium supplements, potassium-containing salt substitutes (No Salt, Morton Salt Substitute, and others), and even high-potassium foods (including Noni juice) should be avoided by those taking azilsartan, unless directed otherwise by their doctor.PotassiumAzilsartan- Park IW, Sheen SS, Yoon D, et al et al. Onset time of hyperkalaemia after angiotensin receptor blocker initiation: when should we start serum potassium monitoring? J Clin Pharm Ther 2014;39:61–8
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