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Captopril-hydrochlorothiazide + Lanthanum carbonate

Severity: Minor

Captopril-hydrochlorothiazide and Lanthanum carbonate: 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

Lanthanum can bind to oral drugs in the gut and may reduce absorption of captopril. Reduced absorption could lessen blood pressure control.

What this interaction means in plain words

Captopril-hydrochlorothiazide 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.

Captopril-hydrochlorothiazide belongs to Cardiovascular; Lanthanum carbonate belongs to Miscellaneous.

Evidence level: Low

Why it happens

Chelation or binding of the drug by lanthanum cations in the gastrointestinal tract reduces absorption.

What to do

Take captopril at least 2 hours before or after lanthanum carbonate, and monitor blood pressure.

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 Lanthanum carbonate?

MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Captopril-hydrochlorothiazide 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 can bind to oral drugs in the gut and may reduce absorption of captopril. Reduced absorption could lessen blood pressure control.

How serious is the interaction between Captopril-hydrochlorothiazide 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: Take captopril at least 2 hours before or after lanthanum carbonate, and monitor blood pressure.

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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