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Enalapril-hydrochlorothiazide + Pretomanid

Severity: Minor

Enalapril-hydrochlorothiazide and Pretomanid: 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

Pretomanid may inhibit OATP1B3, which could modestly raise exposure to substrates such as enalapril. The clinical relevance is not well characterised and is likely small.

What this interaction means in plain words

Enalapril-hydrochlorothiazide and Pretomanid 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-hydrochlorothiazide belongs to Cardiovascular; Pretomanid belongs to Anti Bacterial.

Evidence level: Low

Why it happens

Possible inhibition of OATP1B3-mediated hepatic uptake by pretomanid, predicted from in vitro data.

What to do

No dose change is usually needed. Monitor blood pressure and renal function if enalapril effects appear exaggerated.

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 Enalapril-hydrochlorothiazide with Pretomanid?

MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Enalapril-hydrochlorothiazide and Pretomanid have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Pretomanid may inhibit OATP1B3, which could modestly raise exposure to substrates such as enalapril. The clinical relevance is not well characterised and is likely small.

How serious is the interaction between Enalapril-hydrochlorothiazide and Pretomanid?

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 dose change is usually needed. Monitor blood pressure and renal function if enalapril effects appear exaggerated.

What other medicines interact with Enalapril-hydrochlorothiazide?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Enalapril-hydrochlorothiazide with, for example, Aliskiren, Dofetilide, Protein a column. The full list is on the Enalapril-hydrochlorothiazide page.

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