Amlodipine Besilate + Benazepril Hydrochloride interactions

Food & lifestyle

• alcohol

  Moderate

  Synergy

  Many psychotherapeutic and CNS-active agents (e.g., anxiolytics, sedatives, hypnotics, antidepressants, antipsychotics, opioids, alcohol, muscle relaxants) exhibit hypotensive effects, especially during initiation of therapy and dose escalation. Coadministration with antihypertensives and other hypotensive agents, in particular vasodilators and alpha-blockers, may result in additive effects on blood pressure and orthostasis.

  What to do: Caution and close monitoring for development of hypotension is advised during coadministration of these agents. Some authorities recommend avoiding alcohol in patients receiving vasodilating antihypertensive drugs. Patients should be advised to avoid rising abruptly from a sitting or recumbent position and to notify their physician if they experience dizziness, lightheadedness, syncope, orthostasis, or tachycardia.

  8 sources

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  2. Shook TL, Kirshenbaum JM, Hundley RF, Shorey JM, Lamas GA "Ethanol intoxication complicating intravenous nitroglycerin therapy." Ann Intern Med 101 (1984): 498-9
  3. Feder R "Bradycardia and syncope induced by fluoxetine." J Clin Psychiatry 52 (1991): 139
  4. Ellison JM, Milofsky JE, Ely E "Fluoxetine-induced bradycardia and syncope in two patients." J Clin Psychiatry 51 (1990): 385-6
  5. Rodriguez de la Torre B, Dreher J, Malevany I, et al. "Serum levels and cardiovascular effects of tricyclic antidepressants and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in depressed patients." Ther Drug Monit 23 (2001): 435-40
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  8. Andrews C, Pinner G "Postural hypotension induced by paroxetine." BMJ 316 (1998): 595

• alcohol

  Moderate

  Synergy

  Many psychotherapeutic and CNS-active agents (e.g., anxiolytics, sedatives, hypnotics, antidepressants, antipsychotics, opioids, alcohol, muscle relaxants) exhibit hypotensive effects, especially during initiation of therapy and dose escalation. Coadministration with antihypertensives and other hypotensive agents, in particular vasodilators and alpha-blockers, may result in additive effects on blood pressure and orthostasis.

  What to do: Caution and close monitoring for development of hypotension is advised during coadministration of these agents. Some authorities recommend avoiding alcohol in patients receiving vasodilating antihypertensive drugs. Patients should be advised to avoid rising abruptly from a sitting or recumbent position and to notify their physician if they experience dizziness, lightheadedness, syncope, orthostasis, or tachycardia.

  8 sources

  1. Sternbach H "Fluoxetine-associated potentiation of calcium-channel blockers." J Clin Psychopharmacol 11 (1991): 390-1
  2. Shook TL, Kirshenbaum JM, Hundley RF, Shorey JM, Lamas GA "Ethanol intoxication complicating intravenous nitroglycerin therapy." Ann Intern Med 101 (1984): 498-9
  3. Feder R "Bradycardia and syncope induced by fluoxetine." J Clin Psychiatry 52 (1991): 139
  4. Ellison JM, Milofsky JE, Ely E "Fluoxetine-induced bradycardia and syncope in two patients." J Clin Psychiatry 51 (1990): 385-6
  5. Rodriguez de la Torre B, Dreher J, Malevany I, et al. "Serum levels and cardiovascular effects of tricyclic antidepressants and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in depressed patients." Ther Drug Monit 23 (2001): 435-40
  6. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0
  7. Pacher P, Kecskemeti V "Cardiovascular side effects of new antidepressants and antipsychotics: new drugs, old concerns?" Curr Pharm Des 10 (2004): 2463-75
  8. Andrews C, Pinner G "Postural hypotension induced by paroxetine." BMJ 316 (1998): 595

• Food High in Potassium

  Moderate

  Synergy

  Moderate-to-high dietary intake of potassium can cause hyperkalemia in some patients who are using angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. In some cases, affected patients were using a potassium-rich salt substitute. ACE inhibitors can promote hyperkalemia through inhibition of the renin-aldosterone-angiotensin (RAA) system.

  What to do: It is recommended that patients who are taking ACE inhibitors be advised to avoid moderately high or high potassium dietary intake. Particular attention should be paid to the potassium content of salt substitutes.

  3 sources

  1. "Product Information. Vasotec (enalapril)." Merck & Co., Inc (2002):
  2. Good CB, McDermott L "Diet and serum potassium in patients on ACE inhibitors." JAMA 274 (1995): 538
  3. Ray K, Dorman S, Watson R "Severe hyperkalaemia due to the concomitant use of salt substitutes and ACE inhibitors in hypertension: a potentially life threatening interaction." J Hum Hypertens 13 (1999): 717-20

• grapefruit juice

  Minor

  Metabolism

  The consumption of grapefruit juice may slightly increase plasma concentrations of amlodipine. The mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruits.

  What to do: Concomitant use of Amlodipine with grapefruit or grapefruit juice should generally be avoided.

  6 sources

  1. Bailey DG, Arnold JMO, Spence JD "Grapefruit juice and drugs - how significant is the interaction." Clin Pharmacokinet 26 (1994): 91-8
  2. Josefsson M, Zackrisson AL, Ahlner J "Effect of grapefruit juice on the pharmacokinetics of amlodipine in healthy volunteers." Eur J Clin Pharmacol 51 (1996): 189-93
  3. Bailey DG, Malcolm J, Arnold O, Spence JD "Grapefruit juice-drug interactions." Br J Clin Pharmacol 46 (1998): 101-10
  4. Vincent J, Harris SI, Foulds G, Dogolo LC, Willavize S, Friedman HL "Lack of effect of grapefruit juice on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of amlodipine." Br J Clin Pharmacol 50 (2000): 455-63
  5. Josefsson M, Ahlner J "Amlodipine and grapefruit juice." Br J Clin Pharmacol 53 (2002): 405; discussion 406
  6. Kane GC, Lipsky JJ "Drug-grapefruit juice interactions." Mayo Clin Proc 75 (2000): 933-42

Conditions

Conditions in which Amlodipine Besilate + Benazepril Hydrochloride needs care, as documented in this source.

• Angioedema

  Major

  The use of these agents is contraindicated in patients with hereditary angioedema or a history of idiopathic angioedema. Patients with a history of angioedema unrelated to ACE inhibitors may be at increased risk of angioedema while receiving an ACE inhibitor. Patients should be advised to immediately report any signs or symptoms suggestive of angioedema (swelling of face, extremities, eyes, lips, or tongue, or difficulty swallowing or breathing) and to stop taking the medication until otherwise directed by their physician. Emergency therapy and/or measures to prevent airway obstruction are required for angioedema involving the tongue, glottis, or larynx. Treatment with ACE inhibitors should be discontinued permanently if angioedema develops in association with therapy.

  34 sources

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  2. Roberts JR, Wuerz RC "Clinical characteristics of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor-induced angioedema." Ann Emerg Med 20 (1991): 555-8
  3. Jett GK "Captopril-induced angioedema ." Ann Emerg Med 13 (1984): 489-90
  4. McElligott S, Perlroth M, Raish L "Angioedema after substituting lisinopril for captopril ." Ann Intern Med 116 (1992): 426-7
  5. Hedner T, Samuelsson O, Lunde H, et al. "Angio-oedema in relation to treatment with angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors." Br Med J 304 (1992): 941-6
  6. Wood SM, Mann RD, Rawlins MD "Angio-oedema and urticaria associated with angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors." Br Med J 294 (1987): 91-2
  7. Seidman MD, Lewandowski CA, Sarpa JR, et al. "Angioedema related to angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors." Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 102 (1990): 727-31
  8. Werber JL, Pincus RL "Oropharyngeal angioedema associated with the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors." Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 101 (1989): 96-8

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  9. Jason DR "Fatal angioedema associated with captopril." J Forensic Sci 37 (1992): 1418-21
  10. Gianos ME, Klaustermeyer WB, Kurohara M, et al. "Enalapril induced angioedema." Am J Emerg Med 8 (1990): 124-6
  11. Gonnering RS, Hirsch SR "Delayed drug-induced periorbital angioedema ." Am J Ophthalmol 110 (1990): 566-8
  12. Chin HL, Buchan DA "Severe angioedema after long-term use of an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor ." Ann Intern Med 112 (1990): 312-3
  13. Abidin MR, Eisele DW "Angioedema after long-term use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor ." Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 117 (1991): 1059
  14. Orfan N, Patterson R, Dykewicz MS "Severe angioedema related to ACE inhibitors in patients with a history of idiopathic angioedema." JAMA 264 (1990): 1287-9
  15. Gannon TH, Eby TL "Angioedema from angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors: a cause of upper airway obstruction." Laryngoscope 100 (1990): 1156-60
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  17. "Product Information. Capoten (captopril)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2002):
  18. "Product Information. Vasotec (enalapril)." Merck & Co., Inc (2002):
  19. "Product Information. Prinivil (lisinopril)." Merck & Co., Inc (2002):
  20. Soo Hoo GW, Dao HT, Klaustermeyer WB "Severe angioedema and respiratory distress associated with lisinopril use." West J Med 158 (1993): 412-7
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  22. "Product Information. Monopril (fosinopril)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2001):
  23. "Product Information. Altace (ramipril)." Hoechst Marion Roussel (2001):
  24. "Product Information. Aceon (perindopril)." Solvay Pharmaceuticals Inc (2001):
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  26. Gimenez JC "Angioneurotic edema produced by enalapril." Ann Pharmacother 29 (1995): 317
  27. Gonzalo FE, Montagut LB, Vecina ST "Angioedema caused by ramipril." Ann Pharmacother 29 (1995): 431-2
  28. "Product Information. Univasc (moexipril)." Schwarz Pharma (2001):
  29. Forslund T, Tohmo H, Weckstrom G, Stenborg M, Jarvinen S "Angio-oedema induced by enalapril." J Intern Med 238 (1995): 179-81
  30. Alderman CP "Adverse effects of the angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors." Ann Pharmacother 30 (1996): 55-61
  31. "Product Information. Mavik (trandolapril)." Knoll Pharmaceutical Company (2001):
  32. Gunkel AR, Thurner KH, Kanonier G, Sprinzl GM, Thumfart WF "Angioneurotic edema as a reaction to angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors." Am J Otolaryngol 17 (1996): 87-91
  33. O'Mara NB, O'Mara EM Jr "Delayed onset of andioedema with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors: case report and review of the literature." Pharmacotherapy 16 (1996): 675-9
  34. Kaplan NM "The CARE study: a postmarketing evaluation of ramipril in 11,100 patients." Clin Ther 18 (1996): 658-70

• Bone Marrow Failure Disorders

  Major

  ACE inhibitors may cause bone marrow suppression, rarely in uncomplicated individuals but more frequently in patients with renal impairment, especially if they also have a collagen-vascular disease such as systemic lupus erythematosus or scleroderma. Neutropenia, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, eosinophilia and thrombocytopenia have been reported, mostly with captopril. Therapy with ACE inhibitors should be administered cautiously in patients with preexisting blood dyscrasias or complications that may increase the risk of bone marrow depression during ACE inhibitor therapy. Monitoring of blood counts, particularly white blood cells, should be considered.

  38 sources

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  2. Vidt DG, Bravo EL, Fouad FM "Captopril." N Engl J Med 306 (1982): 214-9
  3. Kim CR, Maley MB, Mohler ER "Captopril and aplastic anemia." Ann Intern Med 111 (1989): 187-8
  4. Davies RO, Irvin JD, Kramsch PK, Walker JF, Moncloa F "Enalapril worldwide experience." Am J Med 77 (1984): 23-35
  5. Chalmers D, Whitehead A, Lawson DH "Postmarketing surveillance of captopril for hypertension." Br J Clin Pharmacol 34 (1992): 215-23
  6. Suarez M, Ho PW, Johnson ES, Perez G "Angioneurotic edema, agranulocytosis, and fatal septicemia following captopril therapy." Am J Med 81 (1986): 336-8
  7. Gavras I, Graff LG, Rose BD, et al. "Fatal pancytopenia associated with the use of captopril." Ann Intern Med 94 (1981): 58-9
  8. Grosbois B, Milton D, Beneton C, Jacomy D "Thrombocytopenia induced by angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors." Br Med J 298 (1989): 189-90

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  9. el-Makri A, Larabi MS, Kechrid C, et al. "Fatal bone-marrow suppression associated with captopril." Br Med J 283 (1981): 277-8
  10. Strair RK, Mitch WE, Faller DV, Skorecki KL "Reversible captopril-associated bone marrow aplasia ." Can Med Assoc J 132 (1985): 320-2
  11. Shindo K, Matsuya F, Ura T, et al. "Captopril-associated granulocytopenia in hypertension after renal transplantation." Clin Nephrol 22 (1984): 314-6
  12. Forslund T, Borgmastars H, Fyrquist F "Captopril-associated leucopenia confirmed by rechallenge in patient with renal failure ." Lancet 1 (1981): 166
  13. Elijovisch F, Krakoff LR "Captopril associated granulocytopenia in hypertension after renal transplantation ." Lancet 1 (1980): 927-8
  14. Pillans PI, Koopowitz A "Captopril-associated agranulocytosis: a report of 3 cases." S Afr Med J 79 (1991): 399-400
  15. Israeli A, Or R, Leitersdorf E "Captopril-associated transient aplastic anemia." Acta Haematol 73 (1985): 106-7
  16. Hirakata H, Onoyama K, Iseki K, et al. "Worsening of anemia induced by long-term use of captopril in hemodialysis patients." Am J Nephrol 4 (1984): 355-60
  17. Edwards IR, Coulter DM, Beasley DM, MacIntosh D "Captopril: 4 years of post marketing surveillance of all patients in New Zealand." Br J Clin Pharmacol 23 (1987): 529-36
  18. Torello J, Duran JA, Abadin JA "Captopril-associated aplastic anemia ." Drug Intell Clin Pharm 24 (1990): 543-4
  19. Onoyama K, Sanai T, Motomura K, Fujishima M "Worsening of anemia by angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and its prevention by antiestrogenic steroid in chronic hemodialysis patients." J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 13 (1989): s27-30
  20. Waeber B, Gavras I, Brunner HR, Gavras H "Safety and efficacy of chronic therapy with captopril in hypertensive patients: an update." J Clin Pharmacol 21 (1981): 508-16
  21. Beroniade V "Severe side-effects of captopril in advanced chronic kidney insufficiency." Proc Eur Dial Transplant Assoc 20 (1983): 530-7
  22. Vlahakos DV, Canzanello VJ, Madaio MP, Madias NE "Enalapril-associated anemia in renal transplant recipients treated for hypertension." Am J Kidney Dis 17 (1991): 199-205
  23. Loftus WK, Ierino F, Mathew TH "Enalapril and anaemia ." Med J Aust 148 (1988): 209-10
  24. Elis A, Lishner M, Lang R, Ravid M "Agranulocytosis associated with enalapril." Drug Intell Clin Pharm 25 (1991): 461-2
  25. Knapp LE, Frank GJ, McLain R, Rieger MM, Posvar E, Singer R "The safety and tolerability of quinapril." J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 15 (1990): s47-55
  26. Materson BJ "Adverse effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors in antihypertensive therapy with focus on quinapril." Am J Cardiol 69 (1992): c46-53
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  28. "Product Information. Capoten (captopril)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2002):
  29. "Product Information. Vasotec (enalapril)." Merck & Co., Inc (2002):
  30. "Product Information. Prinivil (lisinopril)." Merck & Co., Inc (2002):
  31. "Product Information. Accupril (quinapril)." Parke-Davis (2001):
  32. "Product Information. Monopril (fosinopril)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2001):
  33. "Product Information. Altace (ramipril)." Hoechst Marion Roussel (2001):
  34. "Product Information. Aceon (perindopril)." Solvay Pharmaceuticals Inc (2001):
  35. "Product Information. Univasc (moexipril)." Schwarz Pharma (2001):
  36. Harrison BD, Laidlaw ST, Reilly JT "Fatal aplastic anaemia associated with lisinopril." Lancet 346 (1995): 247-8
  37. Alderman CP "Adverse effects of the angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors." Ann Pharmacother 30 (1996): 55-61
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• Coronary Artery Disease

  Major

  Increased frequency, duration, and/or severity of angina, as well as acute myocardial infarction, have rarely developed during initiation or dosage increase of calcium channel blockers (CCBs), particularly in patients with severe obstructive coronary artery disease and those treated with immediate-release formulations. The mechanism of this effect is not established. Therapy with CCBs should be administered cautiously in patients with significant coronary artery disease.

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  1. Schanzenbacher P, Deeg P, Liebau G, Kochsiek K "Paradoxical angina after nifedipine: angiographic documentation." Am J Cardiol 53 (1984): 345-6
  2. Manga P, Vythilingum "Unstable angina precipitated by nifedipine." S Afr Med J 66 (1984): 144
  3. Sia STB, MacDonald PS, Triester B, et al. "Aggravation of myocardial ischaemia by nifedipine." Med J Aust 142 (1985): 48-50
  4. Myrhed M, Wiholm B-E "Nifedipine: a survey of adverse effects." Acta Pharmacol Toxicol (Copenh) 58 (1986): 133-6
  5. Lambert CR, Hill JA, Feldman RL, Pepine CJ "Myocardial ischemia during intravenous nicardipine administration." Am J Cardiol 55 (1985): 844-5
  6. Thomassen AR, Bagger JP, Nielsen TT "Hemodynamic and cardiac metabolic changes during nicardipine-induced myocardial ischemia." Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn 14 (1988): 41-3
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  8. "Product Information. Cardene (nicardipine)." Syntex Laboratories Inc (2002):

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  9. "Product Information. Procardia (nifedipine)." Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals (2002):
  10. Furberg CD, Psaty BM, Meyer JV "Nifedipine: dose-related increase in mortality in patients with coronary heart disease." Circulation 92 (1995): 1326-31
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  14. Oei SG, Oei SK, Brolmann HAM "Myocardial infarction during nifedipine therapy for preterm labor." N Engl J Med 340 (1999): 154
  15. Abernathy DR, Schwrtz JB "Calcium-antagonist drugs." N Engl J Med 341 (1999): 1447-57

• Diseases requiring hemodialysis

  Major

  Anaphylactoid reactions have been reported in patients undergoing hemodialysis with high-flux polyacrylonitrile membranes and treated concomitantly with an ACE inhibitor. The frequency and mechanism of this interaction have not been established, and it is not known whether the interaction occurs with other membrane types. Therapy with ACE inhibitors should be administered cautiously in patients requiring hemodialysis.

  10 sources

  1. "Product Information. Lotensin (benazepril)." Ciba-Geigy Pharmaceuticals (2002):
  2. "Product Information. Capoten (captopril)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2002):
  3. "Product Information. Vasotec (enalapril)." Merck & Co., Inc (2002):
  4. "Product Information. Prinivil (lisinopril)." Merck & Co., Inc (2002):
  5. "Product Information. Accupril (quinapril)." Parke-Davis (2001):
  6. "Product Information. Monopril (fosinopril)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2001):
  7. "Product Information. Altace (ramipril)." Hoechst Marion Roussel (2001):
  8. "Product Information. Aceon (perindopril)." Solvay Pharmaceuticals Inc (2001):

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  9. "Product Information. Univasc (moexipril)." Schwarz Pharma (2001):
  10. "Product Information. Mavik (trandolapril)." Knoll Pharmaceutical Company (2001):

• Heart Failure

  Major

  ACE inhibitors can cause marked renal impairment in patients whose renal function depends on the activity of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. In addition, symptomatic and sometimes excessive hypotension can occur in susceptible individuals, particularly during the initiation of treatment, which may compromise renal and myocardial perfusion. In patients with severe congestive heart failure (CHF), treatment with ACE inhibitors may be associated with oliguria and/or progressive azotemia and, rarely, renal failure, myocardial ischemia and death. Therapy with ACE inhibitors should be initiated under very close medical supervision in patients with severe CHF, especially when accompanied by volume and/or sodium depletion. Patients should be monitored closely for several hours after an initial dose until blood pressure has stabilized, and followed closely for the first 2 weeks of treatment and whenever the dosage of ACE inhibitor or diuretic is increased. If feasible, the risk of severe hypotension may be minimized by reducing or temporarily withholding the dosing of diuretics and/or liberalizing dietary sodium intake for 2 to 3 days prior to starting ACE inhibitor therapy. In patients who experience a worsening of renal function, discontinuation of ACE inhibitor therapy is usually not required provided there is symptomatic improvement of the heart failure and renal deterioration is well-tolerated. Transient hypotension is also not a contraindication to further treatment with ACE inhibitors. After blood pressure stabilizes, therapy can usually be reinstated with caution, although a lower dosage of the ACE inhibitor and/or dosage reduction or discontinuation of concomitantly administered diuretics may be necessary.

  21 sources

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  2. Ljungman S, Kjekshus J, Swedberg K "Renal function in severe congestive heart failure during treatment with enalapril." Am J Cardiol 70 (1992): 479-87
  3. Heintz B, Verho M, Brockmeier D, Kirsten R, Nelson K, Maigatter S, Lefevre G, Kierdorf H, Sieberth HG "Influence of ramipril on renal function in patients with chronic congestive heart failure." J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 18 (1991): s174-9
  4. Moyses C, Higgins TJ "Safety of long-term use of lisinopril for congestive heart failure." Am J Cardiol 70 (1992): c91-7
  5. Moyses C, Higgins TJ "Safety of long-term use of lisinopril for congestive heart failure." Am J Cardiol 70 (1992): c91-7
  6. Dietz R, Nagel F, Osterziel KJ "Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and renal function in heart failure." Am J Cardiol 70 (1992): c119-25
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  8. "Product Information. Capoten (captopril)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2002):

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  9. "Product Information. Vasotec (enalapril)." Merck & Co., Inc (2002):
  10. "Product Information. Prinivil (lisinopril)." Merck & Co., Inc (2002):
  11. "Product Information. Accupril (quinapril)." Parke-Davis (2001):
  12. "Product Information. Monopril (fosinopril)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2001):
  13. "Product Information. Altace (ramipril)." Hoechst Marion Roussel (2001):
  14. "Product Information. Aceon (perindopril)." Solvay Pharmaceuticals Inc (2001):
  15. Kostis JB, Shelton BJ, Yusuf S, Weiss MB, Capone RJ, Pepine CJ, Gosselin G, Delahaye F, Probstfield JL, Cahill L, Dutton D "Tolerability of enalapril initiation by patients with left ventricular dysfunction: results of the medication challenge phase of the studies of left ventricular dysfunction." Am Heart J 128 (1994): 358-64
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• Hyperkalemia

  Major

  In patients with hyperkalemia, especially those associated with impaired renal function or congestive heart failure, ACE inhibitors may further raise serum potassium levels. Therapy with ACE inhibitors should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposed to hyperkalemia, and serum potassium levels should be carefully monitored. Risk factors for the development of hyperkalemia during ACE inhibitor therapy include renal insufficiency, diabetes mellitus, and the concomitant use of potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, and/or potassium-containing salt substitutes.

  18 sources

  1. Kindler J, Schunkert H, Gassmann M, Lahn W, Irmisch R, Debusmann ER, Ocon-Pujadas J, Ritz E, Sieberth HG "Therapeutic efficacy and tolerance of ramipril in hypertensive patients with renal failure." J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 13 (1989): s55-8
  2. Moyses C, Higgins TJ "Safety of long-term use of lisinopril for congestive heart failure." Am J Cardiol 70 (1992): c91-7
  3. "Product Information. Lotensin (benazepril)." Ciba-Geigy Pharmaceuticals (2002):
  4. "Product Information. Capoten (captopril)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2002):
  5. "Product Information. Vasotec (enalapril)." Merck & Co., Inc (2002):
  6. "Product Information. Prinivil (lisinopril)." Merck & Co., Inc (2002):
  7. "Product Information. Accupril (quinapril)." Parke-Davis (2001):
  8. "Product Information. Monopril (fosinopril)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2001):

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  9. "Product Information. Altace (ramipril)." Hoechst Marion Roussel (2001):
  10. "Product Information. Aceon (perindopril)." Solvay Pharmaceuticals Inc (2001):
  11. Kostis JB, Shelton BJ, Yusuf S, Weiss MB, Capone RJ, Pepine CJ, Gosselin G, Delahaye F, Probstfield JL, Cahill L, Dutton D "Tolerability of enalapril initiation by patients with left ventricular dysfunction: results of the medication challenge phase of the studies of left ventricular dysfunction." Am Heart J 128 (1994): 358-64
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  13. "Product Information. Univasc (moexipril)." Schwarz Pharma (2001):
  14. Antonios TFT, Macgregor GA "Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors in hypertension: potential problems." J Hypertens 13 Suppl (1995): s11-6
  15. Alderman CP "Adverse effects of the angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors." Ann Pharmacother 30 (1996): 55-61
  16. Kostis JB, Shelton B, Gosselin G, Goulet C, Hood WB, Kohn RM, Kubo SH, Schron E, Weiss MB, Willis PW, Young JB, Probstfie "Adverse effects of enalapril in the studies of left ventricular dysfunction (SOLVD)." Am Heart J 131 (1996): 350-5
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  18. Tramonti G, Donadio C, Confessore N, Bianchi C "Antihypertensive activity and renal effects of benazepril in humans." Kidney Int (suppl 5) (1996): s107-8

• Hypotension

  Major

  ACE inhibitors can cause symptomatic hypotension, most often during the initiation of therapy and in patients who are volume- and/or sodium-depleted or treated for congestive heart failure (CHF). Therapy with ACE inhibitors should be administered cautiously in such patients and in those predisposed to hypovolemic or hyponatremic states (e.g., patients on diuretic therapy, especially if it was recently instituted; those on dietary salt restriction; those with severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting; and renal dialysis patients). Volume and/or sodium depletion should be corrected prior to initiating therapy with ACE inhibitors, and the patient should be hemodynamically stable. If concomitant diuretics and/or dietary sodium restriction are employed, reducing or temporarily withholding the dosing of diuretics and/or liberalizing dietary sodium intake for 2 to 3 days in advance can help minimize the risk of severe hypotension in patients who are able to tolerate such adjustments. ACE inhibitors should also be used cautiously in patients in whom excessive hypotension may have serious consequences, such as patients with coronary or cerebrovascular insufficiency. Patients at risk for excessive hypotension should initiate ACE inhibitor therapy under very close medical supervision, and followed closely for the first 2 weeks of treatment and whenever the dosage of ACE inhibitor or diuretic is increased.

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• Liver Diseases

  Major

  Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are extensively metabolized by the liver. The half-lives of CCBs may be prolonged substantially in patients with severe hepatic impairment, with the potential for significant drug accumulation. In addition, the use of some CCBs has been associated with elevations in serum transaminases, both with and without concomitant elevations in alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin. While these effects may be transient and reversible, some patients have developed cholestasis or hepatocellular injury. Therapy with CCBs should be administered cautiously and often at reduced dosages in patients with significantly impaired hepatic function. Periodic monitoring of liver function is advised.

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• Shock, Cardiogenic

  Major

  In general, calcium channel blockers (CCBs) should not be used in patients with hypotension (systolic pressure < 90 mm Hg) or cardiogenic shock. Due to potential negative inotropic and peripheral vasodilating effects, the use of CCBs may further depress cardiac output and blood pressure, which can be detrimental in these patients. The use of verapamil and diltiazem is specifically contraindicated under these circumstances.

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• Heart Failure

  Moderate

  Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) may have varying degrees of negative inotropic effect. Congestive heart failure (CHF), worsening of CHF, and pulmonary edema have occurred in some patients treated with a CCB, primarily verapamil. Some CCBs have also caused mild to moderate peripheral edema due to localized vasodilation of dependent arterioles and small blood vessels, which can be confused with the effects of increasing left ventricular dysfunction. Although some CCBs have been used in the treatment of CHF, therapy with CCBs should be administered cautiously in patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction (e.g., ejection fraction < 30%) or moderate to severe symptoms of cardiac failure and in patients with any degree of ventricular dysfunction if they are receiving a beta-adrenergic blocker. Likewise, caution is advised in patients with acute myocardial infarction and pulmonary congestion documented by X-ray on admission, since associated heart failure may be acutely worsened by administration of a CCB.

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• Kidney Diseases

  Moderate

  With the exception of fosinopril, ACE inhibitors (and/or their active metabolites in some cases) are primarily eliminated by the kidney and may accumulate in patients with renal impairment. ACE inhibitors can also worsen renal function in some patients by blocking the effect of angiotensin II-mediated efferent arteriolar vasoconstriction, thereby decreasing glomerular filtration. Therapy with ACE inhibitors should be administered cautiously in patients with preexisting renal dysfunction, particularly those with renovascular disease. Patients with moderate to severe renal impairment usually require lower or less frequent doses and smaller increments in dose. In addition, a dosage reduction or discontinuation of any concomitantly administered diuretics may be helpful. Fosinopril probably does not require dosage adjustments unless hepatic function is also significantly impaired. In patients with bilateral renal artery stenosis or renal artery stenosis in a solitary kidney, ACE inhibitors may reduce renal perfusion to a critically low level. Renal function should be monitored closely for the first few weeks of therapy.

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• Liver Diseases

  Moderate

  Rarely, elevations of liver enzymes and/or serum bilirubin have occurred with the use of ACE inhibitors. Patients receiving ACE inhibitors who develop jaundice or marked elevations of hepatic enzymes should discontinue the ACE inhibitor and receive appropriate medical follow-up.

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• angiotensin converting enzyme in

  The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors' category to be taken concurrently is usually one.Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors' category.

  Example product in the source data (US market): Monopril hct

• angiotensin converting enzyme in

  The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors' category to be taken concurrently is usually one.Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors' category.

  Example product in the source data (US market): Uniretic

• angiotensin converting enzyme in

  The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors' category to be taken concurrently is usually one.Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors' category.

  Example product in the source data (US market): Vaseretic

• angiotensin converting enzyme in

  The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors' category to be taken concurrently is usually one.Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors' category.

  Example product in the source data (US market): Prinzide

• calcium channel blockers

  The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'calcium channel blockers' category to be taken concurrently is usually one.Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'calcium channel blockers' category.

  Example product in the source data (US market): Trandolapril/verapamil