Drug interactions
Amlodipine-benazepril + Ferric gluconate
Severity: Minor
Amlodipine-benazepril and Ferric gluconate: minor interaction.
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Summary
Intravenous iron can cause transient hypotension and flushing with infusion reactions, and ACE inhibitors may increase the likelihood or severity of such reactions. The effect is usually brief.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amlodipine-benazepril and Ferric gluconate 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
Not well established; possible additive hypotensive effect during infusion reactions.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure during and after the iron infusion and infuse at the recommended rate. Treat hypotension supportively if it occurs.
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 Ferric gluconate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amlodipine-benazepril and Ferric gluconate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Intravenous iron can cause transient hypotension and flushing with infusion reactions, and ACE inhibitors may increase the likelihood or severity of such reactions. The effect is usually brief.
How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine-benazepril and Ferric gluconate?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood pressure during and after the iron infusion and infuse at the recommended rate. Treat hypotension supportively if it occurs.
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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