Drug interactions
Benazepril + Brimonidine
Severity: Minor
Benazepril and Brimonidine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Brimonidine is an ophthalmic alpha-2 agonist with modest systemic absorption and can occasionally lower blood pressure. Additive hypotension with benazepril is possible but is rarely significant.
What this interaction means in plain words
Benazepril and Brimonidine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Benazepril belongs to Cardiovascular; Brimonidine belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Additive blood pressure lowering from central alpha-2 agonism with ACE inhibition.
What to do
No routine action is required; ask about dizziness and check blood pressure if symptoms occur after starting brimonidine.
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 Benazepril
- Aliskiren + Benazepril Contraindicated
- Benazepril + Sacubitril / valsartan Contraindicated
- Benazepril + Sacubitril-valsartan Contraindicated
- Amifostine + Benazepril Major
- Amiloride + Benazepril Major
- Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan + Benazepril Major
Other interactions of Brimonidine
- Brimonidine + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Linezolid Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Rasagiline Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Selegiline Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Benazepril with Brimonidine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Benazepril and Brimonidine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Brimonidine is an ophthalmic alpha-2 agonist with modest systemic absorption and can occasionally lower blood pressure. Additive hypotension with benazepril is possible but is rarely significant.
How serious is the interaction between Benazepril and Brimonidine?
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 is required; ask about dizziness and check blood pressure if symptoms occur after starting brimonidine.
What other medicines interact with Benazepril?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Benazepril with, for example, Aliskiren, Sacubitril / valsartan, Sacubitril-valsartan. The full list is on the Benazepril page.
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