Drug & supplement interaction

Banderol + Furosemide, Potassium

Furosemide, Potassium brand names: Diumide-K Continus, Lasikal.

Moderate Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated February 2023
The bottom line Moderate

Furosemide, Potassium falls into 2 drug categories that Banderol can interact with; the most serious is rated moderate. Small lab studies have found that Banderol may inhibit OATP1B1 (Organic Anion Transporting Polypeptide 1B1), which is a membrane protein responsible for the uptake of various drugs, hormones, and other biologically active substances into the cells of the liver and other tissues.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
Interactions2
EvidenceA
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Banderol and Furosemide, Potassium

These two interact in 2 distinct ways. Each one is explained separately below.

Why Are There 2 Interactions?

Banderol interacts with whole categories of medication. Furosemide, Potassium falls into 2 of those categories, so it can interact with Banderol in 2 different ways. We’ve listed each one below — your overall risk is driven by the most serious of them (Moderate).

Moderate

ORGANIC ANION TRANSPORTER 1 (OAT1) SUBSTRATES

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Why this applies to Furosemide, Potassium

Furosemide, Potassium falls under ORGANIC ANION TRANSPORTER 1 (OAT1) SUBSTRATES — the group Banderol interacts with.

Small lab studies have found that Banderol may inhibit OATP1B1 (Organic Anion Transporting Polypeptide 1B1), which is a membrane protein responsible for the uptake of various drugs, hormones, and other biologically active substances into the cells of the liver and other tissues. It is often referred to as a drug transporter. It is a member of the OATP family of transporters and is known to play a critical role in the pharmacokinetics of many drugs. When OATPs are inhibited, it can cause problems with the elimination of drugs and result in a sudden rise in the concentration of the drug in the bloodstream and the extent to which it is absorbed (AUC) for drugs that rely on these transporters. This can increase the likelihood of adverse side effects associated with the therapy.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Possible Evidence A

Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Here's the gist for your water pill, furosemide (often paired with potassium). Furosemide relies on transporter proteins to move in and out of your tissues, and some early lab work suggests Banderol may slow one of these transporters down. In theory, that could let a bit more furosemide build up in your bloodstream than usual, which might nudge its effects upward, things like extra urination, dizziness, dehydration, or a drop in blood pressure.

That said, this is based on test-tube studies, not real people taking these two together, so it stays in the maybe column. Still, since furosemide already shifts your fluids and potassium levels, even small changes are worth watching. Please check with your pharmacist or doctor before pairing them, and don't change your medication on your own.

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Moderate

ORGANIC ANION TRANSPORTER 3 (OAT3) SUBSTRATES

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Furosemide, Potassium also falls under ORGANIC ANION TRANSPORTER 3 (OAT3) SUBSTRATES.

Small lab studies have found that Banderol may also inhibit OATP1B3 (Organic Anion Transporting Polypeptide 1B3), in addition to OATP1B1. If a drug is a substrate for both transporters, the risk of interaction with Banderol increases but the overall clinical significance is not well understood.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Possible Evidence A

Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Here's the short version on combining Banderol with your furosemide (Lasix) plus potassium product. Some early test-tube studies suggest Banderol may block certain liver transport proteins (called OATP1B1 and OATP1B3) that help move some medicines around the body. The idea is that if a drug relies on those transporters, Banderol could slow its clearance and let a bit more build up. In theory, more furosemide in your system could mean a stronger water pill effect: more bathroom trips, dizziness, dehydration, or low potassium.

I want to be honest with you, though. This is lab-only evidence, and how much it matters in real people just isn't known. Furosemide is not a prodrug, so it doesn't flip the direction. Before pairing these, please check with your pharmacist or doctor, especially since you're already managing potassium levels.

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What These Ratings Mean

Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.

Severity how clinically significant the interaction is
Major

Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.

Moderate

Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.

Minor

Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.

Likelihood how strong the evidence is that the interaction actually happens in people
  • LikelyWell-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction.
  • ProbableInteraction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
  • PossibleInteraction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
  • UnlikelyInteraction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
Evidence the quality of the studies behind the rating (graded A–D)
  • AHigh-quality meta-analysis (quantitative systematic review).
  • BCase-control study.
  • CConsensus.
  • DAnecdotal evidence.

These ratings are for information only. Never start, stop, or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.

Keep it in perspective

Banderol Also Interacts With Other Medications

Banderol has 176 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Furosemide, Potassium one above is among them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 176 No known interaction 2,654 (incl. Furosemide, Potassium)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Furosemide, Potassium

This page covers Banderol only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Furosemide, Potassium page lists 129 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Asarabacca (major), Lithium (major), Oleander (major) and Siberian Cocklebur (major).

By severity: 6 major · 106 moderate · 17 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Furosemide, Potassium page

“Someone taking furosemide with potassium (Lasikal, Diumide-K Continus) is usually managing fluid buildup from a heart or kidney condition, which is why this list of 129 supplements calls for real care. Six carry a major rating, and most of those touch the kidneys or potassium directly.”

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Where Banderol and Furosemide, Potassium Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Banderol
Top half

#578 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Furosemide, Potassium
Steady interest

#1,984 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Supplement

About Banderol

What is Banderol?

Banderol
  • Lyme disease support
  • Antimicrobial
  • Antifungal
  • Immune support
  • Inflammation

Banderol is a Nutramedix-branded herbal extract made from the bark of the Amazonian tree Otoba parvifolia, most often promoted as part of alternative Lyme disease protocols. There is very little high-quality human research to support its use, so the evidence behind its benefits is weak and largely preliminary. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it, and never use it to replace proven treatments.

Read the full Banderol monograph & all interactions
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Other Drugs & Banderol

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Banderol — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

0Major
176Moderate
0Minor
2,653No known interaction
176 Moderate 2,653 No interaction
Moderate

176 interactions

Showing 60 of 176 moderate interactions — see all 176 on the Banderol page.

No interaction 2,653 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Banderol against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,653 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Banderol list.

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See every supplement checked against Furosemide, Potassium, ranked by severity
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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Taking Banderol and Furosemide, Potassium Together: Common Questions

Can you take Banderol with Furosemide, Potassium?
There is a moderate interaction, so it may be acceptable with monitoring or timing changes — but check with your pharmacist first. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
Why are there 2 interactions listed for Banderol and Furosemide, Potassium?
Furosemide, Potassium belongs to more than one drug category, and Banderol interacts with each of those categories a little differently. We list every one so nothing is missed — your overall risk is driven by the most serious of them.
How serious is the Banderol and Furosemide, Potassium interaction?
We rate it Moderate. This combination may require monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one. Consult your pharmacist before using them together.

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