Uroxatral Interactions

Uroxatral Interactions Explained

The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when Uroxatral is combined with any of the drugs listed above.
 
Blood Pressure Medications
Check with your healthcare provider before combining Uroxatral with a high blood pressure medication, as it may cause dangerously low blood pressure (hypotension).
 
Certain Antibiotics or Antifungals
Some antibiotics and antifungal medications may significantly increase the level of Uroxatral in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects. Check with your healthcare provider before taking any antibiotic or antifungal with Uroxatral. In general, you should not combine Uroxatral with antibiotics or antifungals.
 
Certain HIV or AIDS Medications
Some HIV/AIDS medications may significantly increase the level of Uroxatral in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects. Check with your healthcare provider before taking any HIV or AIDS medication with Uroxatral. In general, you should not combine Uroxatral with such medications.
 
Erectile Dysfunction Medications
Other medications that are very similar to Uroxatral can interact with medications for erectile dysfunction (also known as ED or impotence), increasing the risk of dangerously low blood pressure. Although research suggests that Uroxatral does not seem to interact with these medications, caution should be taken when combining these medications.
 
Imatinib (Gleevec)
Imatinib may significantly increase the level of Uroxatral in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects. Check with your healthcare provider before taking imatinib with Uroxatral. In general, you should not combine Uroxatral with imatinib.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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