Drug interactions
Enalapril + Ferrous gluconate
Severity: Minor
Enalapril and Ferrous gluconate: minor interaction.
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Summary
Oral iron has been reported to cause systemic reactions such as flushing and hypotension in some patients taking enalapril. The evidence is limited and the effect is typically mild.
What this interaction means in plain words
Enalapril and Ferrous gluconate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Enalapril belongs to Cardiovascular; Ferrous gluconate belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Mechanism is not established.
What to do
No routine change is needed. Monitor for symptomatic hypotension or GI intolerance after starting iron.
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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- Enalapril + Sacubitril-valsartan Contraindicated
- Amifostine + Enalapril Major
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Other interactions of Ferrous gluconate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Enalapril with Ferrous gluconate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Enalapril and Ferrous gluconate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Oral iron has been reported to cause systemic reactions such as flushing and hypotension in some patients taking enalapril. The evidence is limited and the effect is typically mild.
How serious is the interaction between Enalapril and Ferrous gluconate?
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 change is needed. Monitor for symptomatic hypotension or GI intolerance after starting iron.
What other medicines interact with Enalapril?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Enalapril with, for example, Aliskiren, Protein a column, Sacubitril / valsartan. The full list is on the Enalapril page.
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