Drug interactions
Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan + Ramipril
Severity: Major
Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan and Ramipril: major interaction.
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Summary
Ramipril with valsartan causes dual renin-angiotensin system blockade, which increases hypotension, hyperkalemia and acute kidney injury risk. Large outcome trials of ACE inhibitor plus ARB combinations showed more adverse renal and potassium events.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan and Ramipril can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan belongs to Cardiovascular; Ramipril belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Additive pharmacodynamic inhibition of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system by an ACE inhibitor and an angiotensin receptor blocker.
What to do
Avoid the combination and use a single renin-angiotensin agent. If both are continued, monitor potassium, creatinine and blood pressure frequently.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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Other interactions of Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan
- Aliskiren + Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan Contraindicated
- Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan + Dofetilide Contraindicated
- Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan + Sparsentan Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan Major
- Aldesleukin + Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan Major
- Amifostine + Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan Major
Other interactions of Ramipril
- Aliskiren + Ramipril Contraindicated
- Protein a column + Ramipril Contraindicated
- Ramipril + Sacubitril / valsartan Contraindicated
- Ramipril + Sacubitril-valsartan Contraindicated
- Amifostine + Ramipril Major
- Amiloride + Ramipril Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan with Ramipril?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan and Ramipril can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Ramipril with valsartan causes dual renin-angiotensin system blockade, which increases hypotension, hyperkalemia and acute kidney injury risk. Large outcome trials of ACE inhibitor plus ARB combinations showed more adverse renal and potassium events.
How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan and Ramipril?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid the combination and use a single renin-angiotensin agent. If both are continued, monitor potassium, creatinine and blood pressure frequently.
What other medicines interact with Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan with, for example, Aliskiren, Dofetilide, Sparsentan. The full list is on the Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan page.
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