Drug interactions
Benazepril + Lanthanum carbonate
Severity: Minor
Benazepril and Lanthanum carbonate: minor interaction.
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Summary
Lanthanum binds cations in the gut and may reduce absorption of some co-administered drugs. Benazepril absorption could be reduced, lessening its blood pressure effect.
What this interaction means in plain words
Benazepril and Lanthanum carbonate 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; Lanthanum carbonate belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Binding of the drug to lanthanum in the gastrointestinal tract, reducing absorption.
What to do
Give benazepril at least 2 hours before or after lanthanum carbonate. Monitor blood pressure if dosing times cannot be separated.
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 Benazepril with Lanthanum carbonate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Benazepril and Lanthanum carbonate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Lanthanum binds cations in the gut and may reduce absorption of some co-administered drugs. Benazepril absorption could be reduced, lessening its blood pressure effect.
How serious is the interaction between Benazepril and Lanthanum carbonate?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Give benazepril at least 2 hours before or after lanthanum carbonate. Monitor blood pressure if dosing times cannot be separated.
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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