Drug interactions
Benazepril + Sodium citrate / citric acid
Severity: Minor
Benazepril and Sodium citrate / citric acid: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
No well-documented interaction exists, and any reduction in benazepril effect is speculative. The sodium content of the solution is the only plausible concern for blood pressure.
What this interaction means in plain words
Benazepril and Sodium citrate / citric acid 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
No established mechanism; the sodium load may theoretically oppose antihypertensive effect.
What to do
No routine action is needed; monitor blood pressure if regular high-volume use 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 Benazepril with Sodium citrate / citric acid?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Benazepril and Sodium citrate / citric acid 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-documented interaction exists, and any reduction in benazepril effect is speculative. The sodium content of the solution is the only plausible concern for blood pressure.
How serious is the interaction between Benazepril and Sodium citrate / citric acid?
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 needed; monitor blood pressure if regular high-volume use occurs.
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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