Drug interactions
Aluminum hydroxide + Benazepril
Severity: Minor
Aluminum hydroxide and Benazepril: minor interaction.
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Summary
Antacids may modestly reduce ACE inhibitor absorption, with a possibly smaller blood pressure effect. Evidence for benazepril specifically is limited.
What this interaction means in plain words
Aluminum hydroxide and Benazepril have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Aluminum hydroxide belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract; Benazepril belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Possible reduced gastrointestinal absorption through binding or pH effects; not firmly established.
What to do
Separate dosing by about 2 hours. Monitor blood pressure if antacids are used regularly.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Aluminum hydroxide
Other interactions of Benazepril
- Aliskiren + Benazepril Contraindicated
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- Amiloride + Benazepril Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Aluminum hydroxide with Benazepril?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Aluminum hydroxide and Benazepril have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Antacids may modestly reduce ACE inhibitor absorption, with a possibly smaller blood pressure effect. Evidence for benazepril specifically is limited.
How serious is the interaction between Aluminum hydroxide and Benazepril?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Separate dosing by about 2 hours. Monitor blood pressure if antacids are used regularly.
What other medicines interact with Aluminum hydroxide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Aluminum hydroxide with, for example, Ciprofloxacin, Deferasirox, Dolutegravir. The full list is on the Aluminum hydroxide page.
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