Potassium -- Drug Interactions Summary

Drug Interactions

Certain medicines interact with potassium:

• Some interactions may increase the need for potassium.
• Other interactions may be negative and indicate potassium should not be taken without first speaking with your physician or pharmacist.
• Others may require further explanation.

Refer to the individual drug article for specific details about an interaction.

Note: The following list only includes the generic or class name of a medicine. To find a specific brand name, use the Medicines index.

Acebutolol

Albuterol

Amiloride

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors

Atenolol

Benazepril

Beta-Adrenergic Blockers

Betaxolol

Bisacodyl

Bisoprolol

Captopril

Celecoxib

Cisplatin

Colchicine

Digoxin

Docusate

Enalapril

Epinephrine

Etodolac

Felodipine

Gentamicin

Haloperidol

Heparin

Ibuprofen

Indapamide

Indomethacin

Ipecac

Ketorolac

Labetalol

Lisinopril

Loop Diuretics

Losartan

Lotrel

Magnesium Hydroxide

Metoprolol

Mineral Oil

Moexipril

Nabumetone

Nadolol

Naproxen/Naproxen Sodium

Neomycin

Oral Corticosteroids

Oxaprozin

Piroxicam

Propranolol

Quinapril

Quinidine

Ramipril

Salsalate

Senna

Sotalol

Spironolactone

Sulfamethoxazole

Sulindac

Tetracycline

Theophylline/Aminophylline

Thiazide Diuretics

Thioridazine

Tobramycin

Triamterene

Trimethoprim

Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole

Last Review: 09-07-2006

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