Does Fosinopril Sodium And Hydrochlorothiazide Interact with Sodium Aurothiomalate?
CDI records a major classification for Fosinopril Sodium And Hydrochlorothiazide and Sodium Aurothiomalate. The stored summary is: Injectable gold may cause nitritoid reactions (facial flushing, nausea, vomiting, hypotension) when used with fosinopril sodium and hydrochlorothiazide. The mechanism involves ace inhibitor interaction with injectable gold produces nitritoid reactions. 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
- Fosinopril Sodium And Hydrochlorothiazide Class
- Thiazide Diuretic
- Management
- Close medical supervision required
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
ACE inhibitor interaction with injectable gold produces nitritoid reactions
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Fosinopril Sodium And Hydrochlorothiazide and your doctor is considering prescribing Sodium Aurothiomalate (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