Lotensin HCT Drug Interactions

Cholestyramine can bind to Lotensin HCT in the digestive tract and decrease its absorption into the body. To avoid this drug interaction, Lotensin HCT should be taken at least one hour before, or four to six hours after, cholestyramine has been given.

 

Colestipol can bind to Lotensin HCT in the digestive tract and decrease its absorption into the body. To avoid this drug interaction, Lotensin HCT should be taken at least one hour before, or four to six hours after, colestipol has been given.

 

Taking corticosteroids with Lotensin HCT may cause an electrolyte imbalance, especially with the levels of potassium in the blood. If you are taking a corticosteroid with Lotensin HCT, your healthcare provider may monitor you more closely and/or adjust your dose of medicine as needed.

 

Norepinephrine is a medicine that is used to treat very low blood pressure. Lotensin HCT may affect the ability of norepinephrine to raise blood pressure.

 

Taking corticotropin with Lotensin HCT may cause an electrolyte imbalance, especially with the levels of potassium in the blood. If you are taking corticotropin with Lotensin HCT, your healthcare provider may monitor you more closely and/or adjust your dose as needed.

 

If you are taking both Lotensin HCT and a muscle relaxant, your body may metabolize the drugs differently than intended and increase the muscle relaxant levels in the blood. In order to decrease the chances of this drug interaction, your healthcare provider may monitor you more closely and/or change the muscle relaxant dose.