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Synthetic human angiotensin ii + Trandolapril

Severity: Moderate

Synthetic human angiotensin ii and Trandolapril: moderate interaction.

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Summary

Angiotensin II is a vasopressor, and ACE inhibitors reduce its formation from angiotensin I. Patients on ACE inhibitors may show an increased pressor response to infused angiotensin II, so lower starting doses may be needed.

What this interaction means in plain words

Synthetic human angiotensin ii and Trandolapril can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.

Evidence level: Moderate

Why it happens

ACE inhibition reduces endogenous angiotensin II, which may heighten responsiveness to exogenous angiotensin II.

What to do

Titrate angiotensin II infusion carefully from a low dose with continuous blood pressure monitoring. Adjust the infusion rate to the response.

What to ask your pharmacist

  • Should I take them at different times of day?
  • Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
  • Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Synthetic human angiotensin ii with Trandolapril?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Synthetic human angiotensin ii and Trandolapril can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Angiotensin II is a vasopressor, and ACE inhibitors reduce its formation from angiotensin I. Patients on ACE inhibitors may show an increased pressor response to infused angiotensin II, so lower starting doses may be needed.

How serious is the interaction between Synthetic human angiotensin ii and Trandolapril?

MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Titrate angiotensin II infusion carefully from a low dose with continuous blood pressure monitoring. Adjust the infusion rate to the response.

What other medicines interact with Trandolapril?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Trandolapril with, for example, Aliskiren, Protein a column, Sacubitril / valsartan. The full list is on the Trandolapril page.

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