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Captopril-hydrochlorothiazide + Exenatide injectable

Severity: Minor

Captopril-hydrochlorothiazide and Exenatide injectable: 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

Thiazide diuretics can worsen glucose tolerance and raise blood glucose, which may partly offset the glucose-lowering effect of exenatide. The effect is usually modest but can matter when glycemic control is tight.

What this interaction means in plain words

Captopril-hydrochlorothiazide and Exenatide injectable have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.

Evidence level: Moderate

Why it happens

Thiazide-induced hypokalemia and reduced insulin sensitivity and secretion oppose the glucose-lowering action of exenatide.

What to do

Monitor blood glucose and HbA1c when a thiazide is started, stopped or increased, and adjust diabetes therapy if needed.

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 Captopril-hydrochlorothiazide with Exenatide injectable?

MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Captopril-hydrochlorothiazide and Exenatide injectable have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Thiazide diuretics can worsen glucose tolerance and raise blood glucose, which may partly offset the glucose-lowering effect of exenatide. The effect is usually modest but can matter when glycemic control is tight.

How serious is the interaction between Captopril-hydrochlorothiazide and Exenatide injectable?

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 glucose and HbA1c when a thiazide is started, stopped or increased, and adjust diabetes therapy if needed.

What other medicines interact with Captopril-hydrochlorothiazide?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Captopril-hydrochlorothiazide with, for example, Aliskiren, Dofetilide, Sacubitril / valsartan. The full list is on the Captopril-hydrochlorothiazide page.

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