Does Angiotensin Ii Interact with Benazepril Hydrochloride And Hydrochlorothiazide?
CDI records a major classification for Angiotensin Ii and Benazepril Hydrochloride And Hydrochlorothiazide. The stored summary is: Dual RAS blockade associated with increased risks of hyperkalemia, hypertension, and acute renal failure. Avoid combined use. The mechanism involves dual ras blockade. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Major
- Angiotensin Ii Class
- Vasoconstrictor
- Benazepril Hydrochloride And Hydrochlorothiazide Class
- Thiazide Diuretic
- Management
- Close medical supervision required
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Dual RAS blockade
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Angiotensin Ii and your doctor is considering prescribing Benazepril Hydrochloride And Hydrochlorothiazide (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask how frequently you should be monitored while these are co-prescribed
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider