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Selected Drugs Clear All

  • remove Micardis
    telmisartan
  • remove Norco
    hydrocodone/ acetaminophen
  • remove Procardia
    nifedipine

multicheck MultiCheck Results - 2 Interactions

Smiley face Smiley face

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Smiley face Smiley face Micardis (telmisartan) + Norco (hydrocodone/ acetaminophen)

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telmisartan + hydrocodone

monitor BP: combo may incr. risk of severe hypotension, including orthostasis, syncope (additive effects)

Smiley face Smiley face Norco (hydrocodone/ acetaminophen) + Procardia (nifedipine)

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hydrocodone + nifedipine

monitor BP: combo may incr. risk of severe hypotension, including orthostasis, syncope (additive effects)

Additional Considerations

Smiley face Smiley face hydrocodone in Norco

consider prescribing an opioid overdose reversal agent, especially with concomitant CNS depressant use

benzhydrocodone (prodrug) rapidly converted to hydrocodone; similar interactions anticipated

add MAO inhibitor to Interaction Check if recent (14 days) use

avoid combo with beverages or products containing ethanol and some hydrocodone extended-release (ER) capsules; combo may incr. hydrocodone release rate, levels, risk of adverse effects, including life-threatening overdose, decr. duration of efficacy

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