Drug interactions
Amlodipine-benazepril + Ciprofloxacin
Severity: Minor
Amlodipine-benazepril and Ciprofloxacin: minor interaction.
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Summary
No well-established interaction exists between benazepril and ciprofloxacin. Any theoretical arrhythmia risk is based on potassium changes and is poorly documented, and amlodipine does not alter this meaningfully.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amlodipine-benazepril and Ciprofloxacin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Amlodipine-benazepril belongs to Cardiovascular; Ciprofloxacin belongs to Anti Bacterial.
Why it happens
No clear mechanism; theoretical contribution of ACE inhibitor-related hyperkalemia to QT or rhythm effects.
What to do
No specific action is needed beyond monitoring potassium and renal function in patients at risk of hyperkalemia.
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 Amlodipine-benazepril
- Aliskiren + Amlodipine-benazepril Contraindicated
- Amlodipine-benazepril + Sacubitril / valsartan Contraindicated
- Aldesleukin + Amlodipine-benazepril Major
- Amifostine + Amlodipine-benazepril Major
- Amiloride + Amlodipine-benazepril Major
- Amlodipine-benazepril + Azilsartan Major
Other interactions of Ciprofloxacin
- Agomelatine + Ciprofloxacin Contraindicated
- Ciprofloxacin + Fezolinetant Contraindicated
- Ciprofloxacin + Thioridazine Contraindicated
- Ciprofloxacin + Tizanidine Contraindicated
- Ciprofloxacin + Vandetanib Contraindicated
- Alosetron + Ciprofloxacin Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amlodipine-benazepril with Ciprofloxacin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amlodipine-benazepril and Ciprofloxacin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. No well-established interaction exists between benazepril and ciprofloxacin. Any theoretical arrhythmia risk is based on potassium changes and is poorly documented, and amlodipine does not alter this meaningfully.
How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine-benazepril and Ciprofloxacin?
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 specific action is needed beyond monitoring potassium and renal function in patients at risk of hyperkalemia.
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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