Drug interactions
Lanthanum carbonate + Perindopril
Severity: Minor
Lanthanum carbonate and Perindopril: minor interaction.
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Summary
Lanthanum may bind to ACE inhibitors in the gut and lower their absorption, as reported for related ACE inhibitors. This could reduce the blood pressure control achieved with perindopril.
What this interaction means in plain words
Lanthanum carbonate and Perindopril 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; Perindopril belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Lanthanum cations may chelate or adsorb the ACE inhibitor in the gastrointestinal tract, reducing absorption.
What to do
Take perindopril at least 2 hours before or after lanthanum. Monitor blood pressure if the dosing schedule changes.
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 Lanthanum carbonate with Perindopril?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Lanthanum carbonate and Perindopril 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 may bind to ACE inhibitors in the gut and lower their absorption, as reported for related ACE inhibitors. This could reduce the blood pressure control achieved with perindopril.
How serious is the interaction between Lanthanum carbonate and Perindopril?
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 perindopril at least 2 hours before or after lanthanum. Monitor blood pressure if the dosing schedule changes.
What other medicines interact with Perindopril?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Perindopril with, for example, Aliskiren, Protein a column, Sacubitril / valsartan. The full list is on the Perindopril page.
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