Drug interactions
Enalapril + Lanthanum carbonate
Severity: Minor
Enalapril and Lanthanum carbonate: minor interaction.
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Summary
Lanthanum can bind to some ACE inhibitors in the gut, which may reduce their absorption. Lower enalapril exposure could weaken blood pressure control.
What this interaction means in plain words
Enalapril 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.
Enalapril belongs to Cardiovascular; Lanthanum carbonate belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Cation binding in the gastrointestinal tract may reduce enalapril absorption.
What to do
Give enalapril 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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- Amifostine + Enalapril Major
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Other interactions of Lanthanum carbonate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Enalapril with Lanthanum carbonate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Enalapril 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 some ACE inhibitors in the gut, which may reduce their absorption. Lower enalapril exposure could weaken blood pressure control.
How serious is the interaction between Enalapril 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: Give enalapril at least 2 hours before or after lanthanum carbonate and monitor blood pressure.
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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