Ramipril drug interactions

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Drug interactions

Antacids

Capsaicin

Digoxin

Diuretics

Indomethacin, salicylates (e.g, aspirin)

Lithium

Loop diuretics

Phenothiazines

Potassium supplements, potassium-sparing diuretics

Laboratory Test Interactions

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Antacids

Ramipril bioavailability may be decreased. Separate administration times by 1 to 2 h.

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Capsaicin

May exacerbate cough.

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Digoxin

Increased or decreased digoxin levels.

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Diuretics

Increased risk of hypotension.

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Indomethacin, salicylates (e.g, aspirin)

May reduce hypotensive effects, especially in low-renin or volume-dependent hypertensive patients.

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Lithium

May cause increased lithium levels and symptoms of lithium toxicity.

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Loop diuretics

Effects of loop diuretics may be decreased.

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Phenothiazines

Enhanced hypotensive effects.

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Potassium supplements, potassium-sparing diuretics

May cause increased potassium (serum) levels.

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Laboratory Test Interactions

False elevation of liver enzymes, serum bilirubin, uric acid, and blood glucose may occur.

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Complete list of drug interactions

Major Interactions

Moderate Interactions

Minor Interactions

The content of this page is taken from the FDA package insert for this drug and should not be edited.