Altace Drug Interactions (Cont.)

Altace Interactions Explained

 

Diuretics
When taking Altace with a diuretic, your blood pressure may decrease too much. This is more likely to occur when Altace is first started. In order to decrease the chances of this interaction, your healthcare provider may change the dosages of either medicine, start you on a lower dose of Altace, and/or monitor you more closely.
 
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
If you have kidney disease or kidney failure, taking both NSAIDs and Altace may add to the damage that your kidneys are already suffering. Also, NSAIDs may decrease the blood pressure-lowering effects of Altace. Be sure to talk to your healthcare provider about whether NSAIDs and Altace can be used together in your specific situation.
 
Potassium Supplements
If you are taking a potassium supplement and Altace, the levels of potassium in your blood may become too high. This can cause serious problems. For your particular situation, talk to your healthcare provider about using potassium and Altace together.
 
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
If you are taking both Altace and a potassium-sparing diuretic, your body may metabolize them differently than intended and/or increase the levels of potassium in your blood. Your healthcare provider may choose to monitor your progress closely.
 
Lithium (Eskalith, Lithane, Lithonate, Lithotabs)
If you are taking both Altace and lithium, your body may metabolize the drugs differently than intended and increase the lithium levels in the blood. Your healthcare provider may choose to monitor your serum lithium levels more frequently.
 

Final Thoughts on Altace Drug Interactions

It is possible that not every Altace drug interaction was discussed is this article. Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about the possible drug interactions with Altace that may apply to you.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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