Drug interactions
Amlodipine-benazepril + Calcium citrate
Severity: Minor
Amlodipine-benazepril and Calcium citrate: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Standard oral calcium citrate supplements are unlikely to reduce the blood pressure effect of amlodipine. Only significant hypercalcemia could blunt calcium channel blocker activity.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amlodipine-benazepril and Calcium citrate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Elevated serum calcium could theoretically antagonize calcium channel blockade.
What to do
No routine action; check serum calcium if high-dose supplementation continues for long periods.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amlodipine-benazepril with Calcium citrate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amlodipine-benazepril and Calcium citrate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Standard oral calcium citrate supplements are unlikely to reduce the blood pressure effect of amlodipine. Only significant hypercalcemia could blunt calcium channel blocker activity.
How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine-benazepril and Calcium citrate?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine action; check serum calcium if high-dose supplementation continues for long periods.
What other medicines interact with Amlodipine-benazepril?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amlodipine-benazepril with, for example, Aliskiren, Sacubitril / valsartan, Aldesleukin. The full list is on the Amlodipine-benazepril page.
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