Capoten Drug Interactions

When medicines such as potassium supplements or aspirin are taken together with Capoten, drug interactions may develop. Interactions with Capoten may potentially cause a significant decrease in blood pressure, increased drug levels in your blood, or increased risk for infections. Other medicines that may lead to Capoten drug interactions include: potassium-sparing supplements, nitroglycerin, allopurinol, and cyclosporine.

 

Capoten Drug Interactions: An Introduction

 Capoten® (captopril) can potentially interact with a number of other medicines. Some of these Capoten drug interactions can include:
 
Diuretics
When Capoten is taken with a diuretic, your blood pressure may decrease too much. This is more likely to occur when Capoten 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 Capoten dosage, and/or monitor you more closely.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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