Does Moexipril Hydrochloride Interact with Potassium Supplements?
CDI records a moderate classification for Moexipril Hydrochloride and Potassium Supplements. The stored summary is: Concomitant use with moexipril can increase risk of hyperkalemia. Should be given with caution and patient's serum potassium should be monitored. The mechanism involves moexipril decreases aldosterone secretion, increasing serum potassium. 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
- Moderate
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Moexipril decreases aldosterone secretion, increasing serum potassium
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Moexipril Hydrochloride and your doctor is considering prescribing Potassium Supplements (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 whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider