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  • remove Caduet
    amlodipine/ atorvastatin
  • remove Diurex Water Pills + Pain Relief
    magnesium salicylate/ caffeine
  • remove vancomycin
    generic

multicheck MultiCheck Results - 3 Interactions

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Smiley face Smiley face Caduet (amlodipine/ atorvastatin) + Diurex Water Pills + Pain Relief (magnesium salicylate/ caffeine)

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amlodipine + caffeine

monitor BP; avoid excessive caffeine intake: combo may decr. antihypertensive agent efficacy (antagonistic effects)

amlodipine + magnesium salicylate

monitor BP w/ high-dose magnesium salicylate: combo may decr. antihypertensive agent efficacy (antagonistic effects)

Smiley face Smiley face Diurex Water Pills + Pain Relief (magnesium salicylate/ caffeine) + vancomycin (generic)

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magnesium salicylate + vancomycin

VANCOMYCIN IV: monitor renal fxn, vancomycin levels, ototoxicity; VANCOMYCIN PO: consider monitoring renal fxn, vancomycin levels, ototoxicity in pts w/ severe renal impairment, severe intestinal inflammation, or prolonged course >2 g/day: combo may incr. vancomycin levels, risk of nephrotoxicity, auditory, vestibular, other adverse effects (additive effects; incr. oral vancomycin absorption if inflamed or compromised gut mucosa)

Additional Considerations

Smiley face Smiley face amlodipine in Caduet

levamlodipine is the active isomer of racemic amlodipine; similar interactions anticipated

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