Drug interactions
Lanthanum carbonate + Ramipril
Severity: Minor
Lanthanum carbonate and Ramipril: minor interaction.
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Summary
Lanthanum is a polyvalent cation that can bind some drugs in the gut and reduce their absorption. Binding of ramipril could lower its exposure and weaken blood pressure control, although the clinical relevance is uncertain.
What this interaction means in plain words
Lanthanum carbonate and Ramipril 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; Ramipril belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Chelation or binding of ramipril by lanthanum in the gastrointestinal tract, reducing absorption.
What to do
Give ramipril 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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Lanthanum carbonate with Ramipril?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Lanthanum carbonate and Ramipril 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 is a polyvalent cation that can bind some drugs in the gut and reduce their absorption. Binding of ramipril could lower its exposure and weaken blood pressure control, although the clinical relevance is uncertain.
How serious is the interaction between Lanthanum carbonate and Ramipril?
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 ramipril at least 2 hours before or after lanthanum carbonate, and monitor blood pressure.
What other medicines interact with Ramipril?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ramipril with, for example, Aliskiren, Protein a column, Sacubitril / valsartan. The full list is on the Ramipril page.
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