Drug interactions
Ramipril + Sodium bicarbonate
Severity: Minor
Ramipril and Sodium bicarbonate: minor interaction.
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Summary
Antacid sodium bicarbonate may modestly reduce the absorption of some ACE inhibitors, and the sodium load could slightly weaken blood pressure control. The clinical effect with ramipril is probably small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ramipril and Sodium bicarbonate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Ramipril belongs to Cardiovascular; Sodium bicarbonate belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Possible reduced absorption from altered gastric pH, and sodium load opposing antihypertensive effect; not well established.
What to do
Separate doses by about 2 hours where practical and monitor blood pressure if sodium bicarbonate is used regularly.
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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Other interactions of Ramipril
- Aliskiren + Ramipril Contraindicated
- Protein a column + Ramipril Contraindicated
- Ramipril + Sacubitril / valsartan Contraindicated
- Ramipril + Sacubitril-valsartan Contraindicated
- Amifostine + Ramipril Major
- Amiloride + Ramipril Major
Other interactions of Sodium bicarbonate
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Sodium bicarbonate Moderate
- Alendronate + Sodium bicarbonate Moderate
- Amantadine + Sodium bicarbonate Moderate
- Carbonyl iron + Sodium bicarbonate Moderate
- Cefditoren + Sodium bicarbonate Moderate
- Cefpodoxime + Sodium bicarbonate Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ramipril with Sodium bicarbonate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ramipril and Sodium bicarbonate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Antacid sodium bicarbonate may modestly reduce the absorption of some ACE inhibitors, and the sodium load could slightly weaken blood pressure control. The clinical effect with ramipril is probably small.
How serious is the interaction between Ramipril and Sodium bicarbonate?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Separate doses by about 2 hours where practical and monitor blood pressure if sodium bicarbonate is used regularly.
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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