Drug interactions
Lanthanum carbonate + Moexipril
Severity: Minor
Lanthanum carbonate and Moexipril: minor interaction.
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Summary
Lanthanum can bind to co-administered drugs in the gut and reduce their absorption. Reduced moexipril absorption could weaken blood pressure control.
What this interaction means in plain words
Lanthanum carbonate and Moexipril 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 carbonate belongs to Miscellaneous; Moexipril belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Binding of the drug by lanthanum cations in the gastrointestinal tract reduces absorption.
What to do
Give moexipril 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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- Moexipril + Sacubitril / valsartan Contraindicated
- Moexipril + Sacubitril-valsartan Contraindicated
- Amifostine + Moexipril Major
- Amiloride + Moexipril Major
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Lanthanum carbonate with Moexipril?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Lanthanum carbonate and Moexipril 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 co-administered drugs in the gut and reduce their absorption. Reduced moexipril absorption could weaken blood pressure control.
How serious is the interaction between Lanthanum carbonate and Moexipril?
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 moexipril at least 2 hours before or after lanthanum carbonate and monitor blood pressure.
What other medicines interact with Moexipril?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Moexipril with, for example, Aliskiren, Protein a column, Sacubitril / valsartan. The full list is on the Moexipril page.
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