Drug interactions
Captopril + Nabilone
Severity: Minor
Captopril and Nabilone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Nabilone can cause orthostatic hypotension and dizziness, which may add to the blood pressure lowering of captopril. The effect is usually manageable.
What this interaction means in plain words
Captopril and Nabilone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Captopril belongs to Cardiovascular; Nabilone belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Additive hypotensive effects.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure, particularly during initiation, and advise patients to rise slowly.
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 Nabilone
Other interactions of Captopril
- Aliskiren + Captopril Contraindicated
- Captopril + Sacubitril / valsartan Contraindicated
- Captopril + Sacubitril-valsartan Contraindicated
- Amifostine + Captopril Major
- Amiloride + Captopril Major
- Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan + Captopril Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Captopril with Nabilone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Captopril and Nabilone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Nabilone can cause orthostatic hypotension and dizziness, which may add to the blood pressure lowering of captopril. The effect is usually manageable.
How serious is the interaction between Captopril and Nabilone?
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, particularly during initiation, and advise patients to rise slowly.
What other medicines interact with Nabilone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Nabilone with, for example, Alfentanil, Amobarbital, Belladonna and opium. The full list is on the Nabilone page.
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