Amlodipine and benazepril interactions

Amlodipine and benazepril (Lotrel), a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker has 205 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 26 major, 164 moderate, 15 minor, and 0 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.

Major interactions (26)

  • AliskirenantihypertensiveMajor

    Do not coadminister aliskiren with angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, including amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride capsules in patients with diabetes. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Contraindications)

  • Azilsartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Major

    Do not coadminister aliskiren with angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, including amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride capsules in patients with diabetes. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Contraindications)

  • BenazeprilACE inhibitorMajor

    CONTRAINDICATIONS Lotensin is contraindicated in patients: who are hypersensitive to benazepril or to any other ACE inhibitor with a history of angioedema with or without previous ACE inhibitor treatment Lotensin is contraindicated in combination with a neprilysin inhibitor (e.g., sacubitril). (Benazepril label, Contraindications)

  • Candesartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Major

    Do not coadminister aliskiren with angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, including amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride capsules in patients with diabetes. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Contraindications)

  • CaptoprilACE inhibitorMajor

    CONTRAINDICATIONS Captopril tablets are contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to this product or any other angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (e.g., a patient who has experienced angioedema during therapy with any other ACE inhibitor). (Captopril label, Contraindications)

  • Clarithromycinmacrolide antibioticMajor

    …with colchicine; markedly increased transaminases with lomitapide; rhabdomyolysis with simvastatin, lovastatin, and atorvastatin; hypoglycemia and cardiac arrhythmias (e.g., torsades de pointes) with disopyramide; and hypotension and acute kidney injury with calcium channel blockers metabolized by CYP3A4 (e.g., verapamil, amlodipine, diltiazem, nifedipine). (Clarithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ClozapineantipsychoticMajor

    Use CLOZARIL cautiously in patients with cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease or conditions predisposing to hypotension (e.g., dehydration, use of antihypertensive medications) [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 , 2.6 ), Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. (Clozapine label, Boxed warning)

  • Dantrolenemuscle relaxantMajor

    The concomitant use of RYANODEX and calcium channel blockers is not recommended during the treatment of malignant hyperthermia. (Dantrolene label, Drug interactions)

  • Esmololbeta blockerMajor

    • IV administration of cardiodepressant calcium-channel antagonists (e.g., verapamil) and BREVIBLOC injection in close proximity (i.e., while cardiac effects from the other are still present); fatal cardiac arrests have occurred in patients receiving BREVIBLOC injection and intravenous verapamil. (Esmolol label, Contraindications)

  • FosinoprilACE inhibitorMajor

    CONTRAINDICATIONS Fosinopril sodium tablets are contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to this product or to any other angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (e.g., a patient who has experienced angioedema with any other ACE inhibitor therapy). (Fosinopril label, Contraindications)

  • Irbesartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Major

    Do not coadminister aliskiren with angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, including amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride capsules in patients with diabetes. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Contraindications)

  • Itraconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Calcium Channel Blockers Felodipine Nisoldipine Contraindicated during and 2 weeks after TOLSURA treatment. (Itraconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Labetalolbeta blockerMajor

    IV administration of non-dihydropyridine calcium-channel antagonists (e.g., verapamil) Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, to labetalol Bronchial asthma ( 4 ) (Labetalol label, Contraindications)

  • Losartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Major

    Do not coadminister aliskiren with angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, including amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride capsules in patients with diabetes. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Contraindications)

  • Losartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Major

    Do not coadminister aliskiren with angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, including amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride capsules in patients with diabetes. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Contraindications)

  • Metolazonethiazide diureticMajor

    Other Antihypertensive Drugs When metolazone tablets, USP, are used with other antihypertensive drugs, particular care must be taken to avoid excessive reduction of blood pressure, especially during initial therapy. (Metolazone label, Warnings)

  • MinoxidilvasodilatorMajor

    Minoxidil should be reserved for hypertensive patients who do not respond adequately to maximum therapeutic doses of a diuretic and two other antihypertensive agents. (Minoxidil label, Boxed warning)

  • Olmesartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Major

    Do not coadminister aliskiren with angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, including amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride capsules in patients with diabetes. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Contraindications)

  • PerindoprilACE inhibitorMajor

    Perindopril erbumine tablets are contraindicated in patients known to be hypersensitive (including angioedema) to this product or to any other ACE inhibitor. (Perindopril label, Contraindications)

  • PotassiumVitamin and mineralMajor

    These medicines reduce potassium excretion; adding potassium supplements or salt substitutes can cause hyperkalemia, which affects heart rhythm. (NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Potassium)

  • RamiprilACE inhibitorMajor

    Ramipril capsules is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to this product or any other ACE inhibitor (e.g., a patient who has experienced angioedema during therapy with any other ACE inhibitor). (Ramipril label, Contraindications)

  • Sacubitril and valsartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Major

    Do not coadminister aliskiren with angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, including amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride capsules in patients with diabetes. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Contraindications)

  • TadalafilPDE5 inhibitorMajor

    …coadministration of an alpha-blocker and CIALIS for the treatment of BPH has not been adequately studied, and due to the potential vasodilatory effects of combined use resulting in blood pressure lowering, the combination of CIALIS and alpha-blockers is not recommended for the treatment of BPH. [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.7 ), Drug Interactions ( 7.1 ),… (Tadalafil label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Telmisartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Major

    Do not coadminister aliskiren with angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, including amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride capsules in patients with diabetes. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Contraindications)

  • Valsartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Major

    Do not administer amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride capsules within 36 hours of switching to or from a neprilysin inhibitor, e.g., sacubitril/valsartan [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Contraindications)

  • Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Major

    Do not administer amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride capsules within 36 hours of switching to or from a neprilysin inhibitor, e.g., sacubitril/valsartan [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Contraindications)

Moderate interactions (164)

  • AcarboseantidiabeticModerate

    Antidiabetic Agents: In rare cases, diabetic patients receiving an ACE inhibitor (including benazepril) concomitantly with insulin or oral antidiabetics may develop hypoglycemia. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Acetazolamidecarbonic anhydrase inhibitorModerate

    Symptomatic hypotension is most likely to occur in patients who have heart failure, severe aortic or mitral stenosis, obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or have been volume or salt depleted as a result of diuretic therapy, dietary salt restriction, dialysis, diarrhea, or vomiting. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Alfuzosinalpha blockerModerate

    Postural hypotension/syncope: Care should be taken in patients with symptomatic hypotension or who have had a hypotensive response to other medications or are concomitantly treated with antihypertensive medication or nitrates ( 5.1 ) (Alfuzosin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Amiloridepotassium-sparing diureticModerate

    Symptomatic hypotension is most likely to occur in patients who have heart failure, severe aortic or mitral stenosis, obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or have been volume or salt depleted as a result of diuretic therapy, dietary salt restriction, dialysis, diarrhea, or vomiting. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AmiodaroneantiarrhythmicModerate

    CYP3A4 Inhibitors : Coadministration with CYP3A inhibitors (moderate and strong) results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Amlodipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerModerate

    Impact of Other Drugs on Amlodipine CYP3A Inhibitors Co-administration with CYP3A inhibitors (moderate and strong) results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. (Amlodipine label, Drug interactions)

  • AprepitantCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    CYP3A4 Inhibitors : Coadministration with CYP3A inhibitors (moderate and strong) results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • AripiprazoleantipsychoticModerate

    Antihypertensive Drugs Due to its alpha-adrenergic antagonism, aripiprazole has the potential to enhance the effect of certain antihypertensive agents. (Aripiprazole label, Drug interactions)

  • ArmodafinilCNS stimulantModerate

    Blood pressure should be monitored when amlodipine is coadministered with CYP3A4 inducers (e.g. rifampicin, St. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • AsenapineantipsychoticModerate

    Orthostatic vital signs should be monitored in patients who are vulnerable to hypotension (elderly patients, patients with dehydration, hypovolemia, concomitant treatment with antihypertensive medications, patients with known cardiovascular disease (history of myocardial infarction or ischemic heart disease, heart failure, or conduction abnormalities), and patients… (Asenapine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AspirinNSAIDModerate

    Patients whose renal function may depend in part on the activity of the RAS (e.g., patients with renal artery stenosis, severe heart failure, post-myocardial infarction or volume depletion) or who are on Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) or ARBs may be at particular risk of developing acute renal failure on amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Aspirin and dipyridamoleantiplatelet agentModerate

    Patients whose renal function may depend in part on the activity of the RAS (e.g., patients with renal artery stenosis, severe heart failure, post-myocardial infarction or volume depletion) or who are on Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) or ARBs may be at particular risk of developing acute renal failure on amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Atenololbeta blockerModerate

    (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION . ) Concomitant Use of Calcium Channel Blockers Bradycardia and heart block can occur and the left ventricular end diastolic pressure can rise when beta-blockers are administered with verapamil or diltiazem. (Atenolol label, Warnings)

  • Atomoxetinenorepinephrine reuptake inhibitorModerate

    Antihypertensive Drugs Prevention or Management Increase the frequency of monitoring blood pressure and adjust atomoxetine oral solution dosage as clinically appropriate. (Atomoxetine label, Drug interactions)

  • AvanafilPDE5 inhibitorModerate

    CYP3A4 Substrate When administered with avanafil 200 mg, amlodipine (5 mg daily) increased the C max and AUC of avanafil by approximately 22% and 70%, respectively. (Avanafil label, Drug interactions)

  • Bisoprololbeta blockerModerate

    Because of its relative beta 1 -selectivity, however, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE may be used with caution in patients with bronchospastic disease who do not respond to, or who cannot tolerate other antihypertensive treatment. (Bisoprolol label, Warnings)

  • Bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazidebeta blockerModerate

    Symptomatic hypotension is most likely to occur in patients who have heart failure, severe aortic or mitral stenosis, obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or have been volume or salt depleted as a result of diuretic therapy, dietary salt restriction, dialysis, diarrhea, or vomiting. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • BosentanCYP3A4 inducerModerate

    Blood pressure should be monitored when amlodipine is coadministered with CYP3A4 inducers (e.g. rifampicin, St. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • BrexpiprazoleantipsychoticModerate

    Orthostatic vital signs should be monitored in patients who are vulnerable to hypotension (e.g., elderly patients, patients with dehydration, hypovolemia, concomitant treatment with antihypertensive medication), patients with known cardiovascular disease (history of myocardial infarction, ischemic heart disease, heart failure, or conduction abnormalities), and… (Brexpiprazole label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Brimonidinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Antihypertensives/Cardiac Glycosides Because brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution 0.1% and 0.15% may reduce blood pressure, caution in using drugs such as antihypertensives and/or cardiac glycosides with brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution 0.1% and 0.15% is advised. (Brimonidine label, Drug interactions)

  • Bumetanideloop diureticModerate

    Symptomatic hypotension is most likely to occur in patients who have heart failure, severe aortic or mitral stenosis, obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or have been volume or salt depleted as a result of diuretic therapy, dietary salt restriction, dialysis, diarrhea, or vomiting. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CanagliflozinSGLT2 inhibitorModerate

    Antidiabetic Agents: In rare cases, diabetic patients receiving an ACE inhibitor (including benazepril) concomitantly with insulin or oral antidiabetics may develop hypoglycemia. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • CarbamazepineanticonvulsantModerate

    Blood pressure should be monitored when amlodipine is coadministered with CYP3A4 inducers (e.g. rifampicin, St. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Carbidopa and levodopadopaminergic drugModerate

    Antihypertensive drugs: May cause symptomatic postural hypotension. (Carbidopa and levodopa label, Drug interactions)

  • CariprazineantipsychoticModerate

    Orthostatic vital signs should be monitored in patients who are vulnerable to hypotension (e.g., elderly patients, patients with dehydration, hypovolemia, and concomitant treatment with antihypertensive medications), patients with known cardiovascular disease (history of myocardial infarction, ischemic heart disease, heart failure, or conduction abnormalities), and… (Cariprazine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Carvedilolbeta blockerModerate

    COREG may be used with caution, however, in patients who do not respond to, or cannot tolerate, other antihypertensive agents. (Carvedilol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CelecoxibNSAIDModerate

    Patients whose renal function may depend in part on the activity of the RAS (e.g., patients with renal artery stenosis, severe heart failure, post-myocardial infarction or volume depletion) or who are on Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) or ARBs may be at particular risk of developing acute renal failure on amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CenobamateanticonvulsantModerate

    CYP3A4 Inhibitors : Coadministration with CYP3A inhibitors (moderate and strong) results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Chlorthalidonethiazide diureticModerate

    Symptomatic hypotension is most likely to occur in patients who have heart failure, severe aortic or mitral stenosis, obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or have been volume or salt depleted as a result of diuretic therapy, dietary salt restriction, dialysis, diarrhea, or vomiting. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CimetidineH2 blockerModerate

    CYP3A4 Inhibitors : Coadministration with CYP3A inhibitors (moderate and strong) results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • ClobazambenzodiazepineModerate

    Blood pressure should be monitored when amlodipine is coadministered with CYP3A4 inducers (e.g. rifampicin, St. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Clonidinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Drugs that affect sinus node function or AV node conduction (e.g., digitalis, calcium channel blockers, beta blockers) Clinical Implication Concomitant use of drugs that affect sinus node function or AV node conduction with clonidine potentiate bradycardia and risk of AV block [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. (Clonidine label, Drug interactions)

  • Cyclobenzaprinemuscle relaxantModerate

    …concomitant use of TONMYA with: MAO inhibitors may be life-threatening [see Contraindications (4) ] , Alcohol, barbiturates, and other CNS depressants may increase the risk of adverse reactions associated with these drugs, Tramadol may increase the seizure risk, Guanethidine or other similar acting drugs may block the antihypertensive action of these drugs. (Cyclobenzaprine label, Drug interactions)

  • CyclosporineimmunosuppressantModerate

    CYP3A4 Inhibitors : Coadministration with CYP3A inhibitors (moderate and strong) results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Dalfampridinepotassium supplementModerate

    Risk factors for the development of hyperkalemia include renal insufficiency, diabetes mellitus, and the concomitant use of potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, and/or potassium-containing salt substitutes. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DapagliflozinSGLT2 inhibitorModerate

    Antidiabetic Agents: In rare cases, diabetic patients receiving an ACE inhibitor (including benazepril) concomitantly with insulin or oral antidiabetics may develop hypoglycemia. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Deferasiroxiron supplementModerate

    Blood pressure should be monitored when amlodipine is coadministered with CYP3A4 inducers (e.g. rifampicin, St. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • DexamethasonecorticosteroidModerate

    Blood pressure should be monitored when amlodipine is coadministered with CYP3A4 inducers (e.g. rifampicin, St. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • DexmethylphenidateCNS stimulantModerate

    Antihypertensive Drugs: Monitor blood pressure. (Dexmethylphenidate label, Drug interactions)

  • DiclofenacNSAIDModerate

    Patients whose renal function may depend in part on the activity of the RAS (e.g., patients with renal artery stenosis, severe heart failure, post-myocardial infarction or volume depletion) or who are on Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) or ARBs may be at particular risk of developing acute renal failure on amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Digoxindigitalis glycosideModerate

    Beta-adrenergic Blockers and Calcium Channel Blockers Additive effects on AV node conduction can result in complete heart block. (Digoxin label, Drug interactions)

  • Diltiazemcalcium channel blockerModerate

    CYP3A4 Inhibitors : Coadministration with CYP3A inhibitors (moderate and strong) results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • DofetilideantiarrhythmicModerate

    Concomitant medications were grouped as ACE inhibitors, oral anticoagulants, calcium channel blockers, beta blockers, cardiac glycosides, inducers of CYP3A4, substrates and inhibitors of CYP3A4, substrates and inhibitors of P-glycoprotein, nitrates, sulphonylureas, loop diuretics, potassium sparing diuretics, thiazide diuretics, substrates and inhibitors of tubular… (Dofetilide label, Drug interactions)

  • Dorzolamide and timololcarbonic anhydrase inhibitorModerate

    Oral or intravenous calcium antagonists may cause atrioventricular conduction disturbances, left ventricular failure, and hypotension. (Dorzolamide and timolol label, Drug interactions)

  • DronedaroneantiarrhythmicModerate

    CYP3A4 Inhibitors : Coadministration with CYP3A inhibitors (moderate and strong) results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Drospirenone and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate

    Medications that may increase serum potassium concentration include ACE inhibitors, angiotensin-II receptor antagonists, potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplementation, heparin, aldosterone antagonists, and NSAIDS. (Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DulaglutideGLP-1 receptor agonistModerate

    Antidiabetic Agents: In rare cases, diabetic patients receiving an ACE inhibitor (including benazepril) concomitantly with insulin or oral antidiabetics may develop hypoglycemia. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • DuloxetineSNRIModerate

    The risk of BP decreases may be greater in patients taking concomitant medications that induce orthostatic hypotension (such as antihypertensives) or are potent CYP1A2 inhibitors [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.12 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 )] and in patients taking CYMBALTA at doses above 60 mg daily. (Duloxetine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Dutasteride5-alpha reductase inhibitorModerate

    Calcium Channel Antagonists Coadministration of verapamil or diltiazem decreases dutasteride clearance and leads to increased exposure to dutasteride. (Dutasteride label, Drug interactions)

  • Dutasteride and tamsulosin5-alpha reductase inhibitorModerate

    Calcium Channel Antagonists Dutasteride Coadministration of verapamil or diltiazem decreases dutasteride clearance and leads to increased exposure to dutasteride. (Dutasteride and tamsulosin label, Drug interactions)

  • EmpagliflozinSGLT2 inhibitorModerate

    Antidiabetic Agents: In rare cases, diabetic patients receiving an ACE inhibitor (including benazepril) concomitantly with insulin or oral antidiabetics may develop hypoglycemia. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Empagliflozin and metforminSGLT2 inhibitorModerate

    Antidiabetic Agents: In rare cases, diabetic patients receiving an ACE inhibitor (including benazepril) concomitantly with insulin or oral antidiabetics may develop hypoglycemia. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • EpinephrinesympathomimeticModerate

    Epinephrine may antagonize the neuronal blockade produced by guanethidine resulting in decreased antihypertensive effect and requiring increased dosage of the latter. (Epinephrine label, Drug interactions)

  • Eplerenonealdosterone antagonistModerate

    Symptomatic hypotension is most likely to occur in patients who have heart failure, severe aortic or mitral stenosis, obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or have been volume or salt depleted as a result of diuretic therapy, dietary salt restriction, dialysis, diarrhea, or vomiting. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Epoetin alfaModerate

    Following initiation and titration of Epogen, approximately 25% of patients on dialysis required initiation of or increases in antihypertensive therapy; hypertensive encephalopathy and seizures have been reported in patients with CKD receiving Epogen. (Epoetin alfa label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Erythromycinmacrolide antibioticModerate

    CYP3A4 Inhibitors : Coadministration with CYP3A inhibitors (moderate and strong) results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • EslicarbazepineanticonvulsantModerate

    Blood pressure should be monitored when amlodipine is coadministered with CYP3A4 inducers (e.g. rifampicin, St. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Ethacrynic acidloop diureticModerate

    Symptomatic hypotension is most likely to occur in patients who have heart failure, severe aortic or mitral stenosis, obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or have been volume or salt depleted as a result of diuretic therapy, dietary salt restriction, dialysis, diarrhea, or vomiting. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EtodolacNSAIDModerate

    Patients whose renal function may depend in part on the activity of the RAS (e.g., patients with renal artery stenosis, severe heart failure, post-myocardial infarction or volume depletion) or who are on Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) or ARBs may be at particular risk of developing acute renal failure on amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EverolimusimmunosuppressantModerate

    Patients receiving coadministration of ACE inhibitor and mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin) inhibitor (e.g., temsirolimus, sirolimus, everolimus) therapy or a neprilysin inhibitor may be at increased risk for angioedema [see Drug Interactions (7)] . (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ExenatideGLP-1 receptor agonistModerate

    Antidiabetic Agents: In rare cases, diabetic patients receiving an ACE inhibitor (including benazepril) concomitantly with insulin or oral antidiabetics may develop hypoglycemia. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Ezetimibe and simvastatinstatinModerate

    Do not exceed doses greater than 20 mg daily of simvastatin (7.1) mTOR inhibitors: increased risk of angioedema ( 7.1 ) (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Fluconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    CYP3A4 Inhibitors : Coadministration with CYP3A inhibitors (moderate and strong) results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Furosemideloop diureticModerate

    Symptomatic hypotension is most likely to occur in patients who have heart failure, severe aortic or mitral stenosis, obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or have been volume or salt depleted as a result of diuretic therapy, dietary salt restriction, dialysis, diarrhea, or vomiting. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • GlimepiridesulfonylureaModerate

    Antidiabetic Agents: In rare cases, diabetic patients receiving an ACE inhibitor (including benazepril) concomitantly with insulin or oral antidiabetics may develop hypoglycemia. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • GlipizidesulfonylureaModerate

    Antidiabetic Agents: In rare cases, diabetic patients receiving an ACE inhibitor (including benazepril) concomitantly with insulin or oral antidiabetics may develop hypoglycemia. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • GlyburidesulfonylureaModerate

    Antidiabetic Agents: In rare cases, diabetic patients receiving an ACE inhibitor (including benazepril) concomitantly with insulin or oral antidiabetics may develop hypoglycemia. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Glyburide and metforminsulfonylureaModerate

    Antidiabetic Agents: In rare cases, diabetic patients receiving an ACE inhibitor (including benazepril) concomitantly with insulin or oral antidiabetics may develop hypoglycemia. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • GriseofulvinantifungalModerate

    Blood pressure should be monitored when amlodipine is coadministered with CYP3A4 inducers (e.g. rifampicin, St. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • HaloperidolantipsychoticModerate

    Orthostatic vital signs should be monitored in patients who are at risk for hypotension (e.g., geriatric patients, patients with dehydration, hypovolemia, and concomitantly treated with antihypertensive medications), patients with known cardiovascular disease (history of myocardial infarction, ischemic heart disease, heart failure, or conduction abnormalities), and… (Haloperidol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Hydrochlorothiazidethiazide diureticModerate

    Symptomatic hypotension is most likely to occur in patients who have heart failure, severe aortic or mitral stenosis, obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or have been volume or salt depleted as a result of diuretic therapy, dietary salt restriction, dialysis, diarrhea, or vomiting. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • IbuprofenNSAIDModerate

    Patients whose renal function may depend in part on the activity of the RAS (e.g., patients with renal artery stenosis, severe heart failure, post-myocardial infarction or volume depletion) or who are on Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) or ARBs may be at particular risk of developing acute renal failure on amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • IloperidoneantipsychoticModerate

    Orthostatic vital signs should be monitored in patients who are vulnerable to hypotension (e.g., elderly patients, patients with dehydration, hypovolemia, and concomitant treatment with antihypertensive medications), patients with known cardiovascular disease (history of myocardial infarction, ischemic heart disease, heart failure, or conduction abnormalities), and… (Iloperidone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ImatinibCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    CYP3A4 Inhibitors : Coadministration with CYP3A inhibitors (moderate and strong) results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Indapamidethiazide diureticModerate

    Symptomatic hypotension is most likely to occur in patients who have heart failure, severe aortic or mitral stenosis, obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or have been volume or salt depleted as a result of diuretic therapy, dietary salt restriction, dialysis, diarrhea, or vomiting. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • IndomethacinNSAIDModerate

    Patients whose renal function may depend in part on the activity of the RAS (e.g., patients with renal artery stenosis, severe heart failure, post-myocardial infarction or volume depletion) or who are on Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) or ARBs may be at particular risk of developing acute renal failure on amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Insulin aspartinsulinModerate

    Antidiabetic Agents: In rare cases, diabetic patients receiving an ACE inhibitor (including benazepril) concomitantly with insulin or oral antidiabetics may develop hypoglycemia. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Insulin degludecinsulinModerate

    Antidiabetic Agents: In rare cases, diabetic patients receiving an ACE inhibitor (including benazepril) concomitantly with insulin or oral antidiabetics may develop hypoglycemia. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Insulin detemirinsulinModerate

    Antidiabetic Agents: In rare cases, diabetic patients receiving an ACE inhibitor (including benazepril) concomitantly with insulin or oral antidiabetics may develop hypoglycemia. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Insulin glargineinsulinModerate

    Antidiabetic Agents: In rare cases, diabetic patients receiving an ACE inhibitor (including benazepril) concomitantly with insulin or oral antidiabetics may develop hypoglycemia. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Insulin lisproinsulinModerate

    Antidiabetic Agents: In rare cases, diabetic patients receiving an ACE inhibitor (including benazepril) concomitantly with insulin or oral antidiabetics may develop hypoglycemia. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Insulin regular (human)insulinModerate

    Antidiabetic Agents: In rare cases, diabetic patients receiving an ACE inhibitor (including benazepril) concomitantly with insulin or oral antidiabetics may develop hypoglycemia. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • IsoniazidantibioticModerate

    CYP3A4 Inhibitors : Coadministration with CYP3A inhibitors (moderate and strong) results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Isosorbide mononitratenitrateModerate

    Marked symptomatic orthostatic hypotension has been reported when calcium channel blockers and organic nitrates were used in combination. (Isosorbide mononitrate label, Drug interactions)

  • IvacaftorCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    CYP3A4 Inhibitors : Coadministration with CYP3A inhibitors (moderate and strong) results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Ketoconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    CYP3A4 Inhibitors : Coadministration with CYP3A inhibitors (moderate and strong) results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • KetorolacNSAIDModerate

    Patients whose renal function may depend in part on the activity of the RAS (e.g., patients with renal artery stenosis, severe heart failure, post-myocardial infarction or volume depletion) or who are on Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) or ARBs may be at particular risk of developing acute renal failure on amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LacosamideanticonvulsantModerate

    VIMPAT should also be used with caution in patients on concomitant medications that affect cardiac conduction, including sodium channel blockers, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, potassium channel blockers, and medications that prolong the PR interval [see Drug Interactions (7.2) ] . (Lacosamide label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LinagliptinDPP-4 inhibitorModerate

    Antidiabetic Agents: In rare cases, diabetic patients receiving an ACE inhibitor (including benazepril) concomitantly with insulin or oral antidiabetics may develop hypoglycemia. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • LiraglutideGLP-1 receptor agonistModerate

    Antidiabetic Agents: In rare cases, diabetic patients receiving an ACE inhibitor (including benazepril) concomitantly with insulin or oral antidiabetics may develop hypoglycemia. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazideACE inhibitorModerate

    Symptomatic hypotension is most likely to occur in patients who have heart failure, severe aortic or mitral stenosis, obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or have been volume or salt depleted as a result of diuretic therapy, dietary salt restriction, dialysis, diarrhea, or vomiting. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Lithiumserotonergic drugModerate

    Lithium: Increased serum lithium levels; toxicity symptoms ( 7.1 ) (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • LumateperoneantipsychoticModerate

    Orthostatic vital signs should be monitored in patients who are vulnerable to hypotension (e.g., elderly patients, patients with dehydration, hypovolemia, and concomitant treatment with antihypertensive drugs), patients with known cardiovascular disease (history of myocardial infarction, ischemic heart disease, heart failure, or conduction abnormalities), and patients… (Lumateperone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LurasidoneantipsychoticModerate

    Patients at increased risk of these adverse reactions or at increased risk of developing complications from hypotension include those with dehydration, hypovolemia, treatment with antihypertensive medication, history of cardiovascular disease (e.g., heart failure, myocardial infarction, ischemia, or conduction abnormalities), history of cerebrovascular disease,… (Lurasidone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MeloxicamNSAIDModerate

    Patients whose renal function may depend in part on the activity of the RAS (e.g., patients with renal artery stenosis, severe heart failure, post-myocardial infarction or volume depletion) or who are on Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) or ARBs may be at particular risk of developing acute renal failure on amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MetforminbiguanideModerate

    Antidiabetic Agents: In rare cases, diabetic patients receiving an ACE inhibitor (including benazepril) concomitantly with insulin or oral antidiabetics may develop hypoglycemia. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • MethadoneopioidModerate

    Examples: Drugs known to have potential to prolong QT interval: Class I and III antiarrhythmics, some neuroleptics and tricyclic antidepressants, and calcium channel blockers. (Methadone label, Drug interactions)

  • MethylphenidateCNS stimulantModerate

    Antihypertensive Drugs: Monitor blood pressure. (Methylphenidate label, Drug interactions)

  • Mirabegronbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    CYP3A4 Inhibitors : Coadministration with CYP3A inhibitors (moderate and strong) results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • MirtazapineantidepressantModerate

    REMERON/REMERONSolTab should be used with caution in patients with known cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease that could be exacerbated by hypotension (history of myocardial infarction, angina, or ischemic stroke) and conditions that would predispose patients to hypotension (dehydration, hypovolemia, and treatment with antihypertensive medication). (Mirtazapine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ModafinilCNS stimulantModerate

    Blood pressure should be monitored when amlodipine is coadministered with CYP3A4 inducers (e.g. rifampicin, St. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • MoexiprilACE inhibitorModerate

    Hypotension Moexipril hydrochloride can cause symptomatic hypotension, although, as with other ACE inhibitors, this is unusual in uncomplicated hypertensive patients treated with moexipril hydrochloride alone. (Moexipril label, Warnings)

  • NabumetoneNSAIDModerate

    Patients whose renal function may depend in part on the activity of the RAS (e.g., patients with renal artery stenosis, severe heart failure, post-myocardial infarction or volume depletion) or who are on Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) or ARBs may be at particular risk of developing acute renal failure on amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • NaproxenNSAIDModerate

    Patients whose renal function may depend in part on the activity of the RAS (e.g., patients with renal artery stenosis, severe heart failure, post-myocardial infarction or volume depletion) or who are on Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) or ARBs may be at particular risk of developing acute renal failure on amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Nebivololbeta blockerModerate

    Non-dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers Because of significant negative inotropic and chronotropic effects in patients treated with β-blockers and calcium channel blockers of the verapamil and diltiazem type, monitor the ECG and blood pressure in patients treated concomitantly with these agents. (Nebivolol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • NiacinModerate

    Caution should also be used when niacin extended-release tablets are used in patients with unstable angina or in the acute phase of an MI, particularly when such patients are also receiving vasoactive drugs such as nitrates, calcium channel blockers, or adrenergic blocking agents. (Niacin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Nirmatrelvir and ritonavirantiviralModerate

    CYP3A4 Inhibitors : Coadministration with CYP3A inhibitors (moderate and strong) results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • NitroglycerinnitrateModerate

    Antihypertensives: Possible additive hypotensive effects. (Nitroglycerin label, Drug interactions)

  • OlanzapineantipsychoticModerate

    …of myocardial infarction or ischemia, heart failure, or conduction abnormalities), cerebrovascular disease, and conditions which would predispose patients to hypotension (dehydration, hypovolemia, and treatment with antihypertensive medications) where the occurrence of syncope, or hypotension and/or bradycardia might put the patient at increased medical risk. (Olanzapine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • OxcarbazepineanticonvulsantModerate

    Blood pressure should be monitored when amlodipine is coadministered with CYP3A4 inducers (e.g. rifampicin, St. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • PalbociclibCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    CYP3A4 Inhibitors : Coadministration with CYP3A inhibitors (moderate and strong) results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • PaliperidoneantipsychoticModerate

    Use ERZOFRI with caution in patients with known cardiovascular disease (e.g., heart failure, history of myocardial infarction or ischemia, conduction abnormalities), cerebrovascular disease, or conditions that predispose the patient to hypotension (e.g., dehydration, hypovolemia, and treatment with antihypertensive medications). (Paliperidone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PentoxifyllinemethylxanthineModerate

    Small decreases in blood pressure have been observed in some patients treated with pentoxifylline extended-release tablets; periodic systemic blood pressure monitoring is recommended for patients receiving concomitant antihypertensive therapy. (Pentoxifylline label, Drug interactions)

  • PerampanelanticonvulsantModerate

    CYP3A4 Inhibitors : Coadministration with CYP3A inhibitors (moderate and strong) results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenelzineMAO inhibitorModerate

    …hydrochloride desipramine hydrochloride imipramine hydrochloride doxepin carbamazepine cyclobenzaprine HCl amoxapine maprotiline HCl trimipramine maleate protriptyline HCl mirtazapine Phenelzine sulfate should be used with caution in combination with antihypertensive drugs, including thiazide diuretics and β-blockers, since exaggerated hypotensive effects may result. (Phenelzine label, Warnings)

  • PhenobarbitalbarbiturateModerate

    Blood pressure should be monitored when amlodipine is coadministered with CYP3A4 inducers (e.g. rifampicin, St. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Phentermine and topiramateCNS stimulantModerate

    Blood pressure should be monitored when amlodipine is coadministered with CYP3A4 inducers (e.g. rifampicin, St. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenylephrinedecongestantModerate

    Antagonistic Effects (decrease in BIORPHEN blood pressure effect) can occur with α-adrenergic antagonists, phosphodiesterase Type 5 inhibitors, mixed α- and β-receptor antagonists, calcium channel blockers, benzodiazepines and ACE inhibitors, centrally acting sympatholytic agents. (Phenylephrine label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenytoinanticonvulsantModerate

    Blood pressure should be monitored when amlodipine is coadministered with CYP3A4 inducers (e.g. rifampicin, St. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • PioglitazonethiazolidinedioneModerate

    Antidiabetic Agents: In rare cases, diabetic patients receiving an ACE inhibitor (including benazepril) concomitantly with insulin or oral antidiabetics may develop hypoglycemia. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Pioglitazone and metforminthiazolidinedioneModerate

    Antidiabetic Agents: In rare cases, diabetic patients receiving an ACE inhibitor (including benazepril) concomitantly with insulin or oral antidiabetics may develop hypoglycemia. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Posaconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    CYP3A4 Inhibitors : Coadministration with CYP3A inhibitors (moderate and strong) results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Potassium chloridepotassium supplementModerate

    Risk factors for the development of hyperkalemia include renal insufficiency, diabetes mellitus, and the concomitant use of potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, and/or potassium-containing salt substitutes. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Prazosinalpha blockerModerate

    Syncopal episodes have usually occurred within 30 to 90 minutes of the initial dose of the drug; occasionally, they have been reported in association with rapid dosage increases or the introduction of another antihypertensive drug into the regimen of a patient taking high doses of prazosin hydrochloride capsules. (Prazosin label, Warnings)

  • PregabalinanticonvulsantModerate

    In addition, patients who are taking other drugs associated with angioedema (e.g., angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors [ACE-inhibitors]) may be at increased risk of developing angioedema. (Pregabalin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PrimidoneanticonvulsantModerate

    Blood pressure should be monitored when amlodipine is coadministered with CYP3A4 inducers (e.g. rifampicin, St. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Propranololbeta blockerModerate

    The concomitant use of beta-adrenergic blockers and non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers (e.g., verapamil and diltiazem), digoxin or clonidine increases the risk of significant bradycardia. (Propranolol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • QuetiapineantipsychoticModerate

    Quetiapine should be used with particular caution in patients with known cardiovascular disease (history of myocardial infarction or ischemic heart disease, heart failure, or conduction abnormalities), cerebrovascular disease, or conditions which would predispose patients to hypotension (dehydration, hypovolemia, and treatment with antihypertensive medications). (Quetiapine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • QuinaprilACE inhibitorModerate

    As with other ACE inhibitors, periodic monitoring of white blood cell counts in patients with collagen vascular disease and/or renal disease should be considered. (Quinapril label, Warnings)

  • RanolazineQT-prolonging drugModerate

    CYP3A4 Inhibitors : Coadministration with CYP3A inhibitors (moderate and strong) results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • RepaglinidemeglitinideModerate

    Risk factors for the development of hyperkalemia include renal insufficiency, diabetes mellitus, and the concomitant use of potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, and/or potassium-containing salt substitutes. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RifampinantibioticModerate

    Blood pressure should be monitored when amlodipine is coadministered with CYP3A4 inducers (e.g. rifampicin, St. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • RiociguatvasodilatorModerate

    Consider the potential for symptomatic hypotension or ischemia in patients with hypovolemia, severe left ventricular outflow obstruction, resting hypotension, autonomic dysfunction, or concomitant treatment with antihypertensives or strong CYP and P-gp/BCRP inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7.2) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Riociguat label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RisperidoneantipsychoticModerate

    Clinically significant hypotension has been observed with concomitant use of oral RISPERDAL and antihypertensive medication. (Risperidone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RitonavirantiretroviralModerate

    CYP3A4 Inhibitors : Coadministration with CYP3A inhibitors (moderate and strong) results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • SemaglutideGLP-1 receptor agonistModerate

    Antidiabetic Agents: In rare cases, diabetic patients receiving an ACE inhibitor (including benazepril) concomitantly with insulin or oral antidiabetics may develop hypoglycemia. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • SildenafilPDE5 inhibitorModerate

    When amlodipine, 5 mg or 10 mg, and sildenafil 100 mg were orally administered concomitantly to hypertensive patients, mean additional blood pressure reductions of 8 mmHg systolic and 7 mmHg diastolic were noted [see Drug Interactions ( 7.3 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 ) ]. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)

  • SimvastatinstatinModerate

    Do not exceed doses greater than 20 mg daily of simvastatin (7.1) mTOR inhibitors: increased risk of angioedema ( 7.1 ) (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • SirolimusimmunosuppressantModerate

    Patients receiving coadministration of ACE inhibitor and mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin) inhibitor (e.g., temsirolimus, sirolimus, everolimus) therapy or a neprilysin inhibitor may be at increased risk for angioedema [see Drug Interactions (7)] . (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • SitagliptinDPP-4 inhibitorModerate

    Antidiabetic Agents: In rare cases, diabetic patients receiving an ACE inhibitor (including benazepril) concomitantly with insulin or oral antidiabetics may develop hypoglycemia. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Sitagliptin and metforminDPP-4 inhibitorModerate

    Antidiabetic Agents: In rare cases, diabetic patients receiving an ACE inhibitor (including benazepril) concomitantly with insulin or oral antidiabetics may develop hypoglycemia. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Spironolactonealdosterone antagonistModerate

    Symptomatic hypotension is most likely to occur in patients who have heart failure, severe aortic or mitral stenosis, obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or have been volume or salt depleted as a result of diuretic therapy, dietary salt restriction, dialysis, diarrhea, or vomiting. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazidealdosterone antagonistModerate

    Symptomatic hypotension is most likely to occur in patients who have heart failure, severe aortic or mitral stenosis, obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or have been volume or salt depleted as a result of diuretic therapy, dietary salt restriction, dialysis, diarrhea, or vomiting. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprimsulfonamideModerate

    In the literature, three cases of hyperkalemia in elderly patients have been reported after concomitant intake of sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim and an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. (Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim label, Drug interactions)

  • Sumatriptan and naproxentriptanModerate

    Patients whose renal function may depend in part on the activity of the RAS (e.g., patients with renal artery stenosis, severe heart failure, post-myocardial infarction or volume depletion) or who are on Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) or ARBs may be at particular risk of developing acute renal failure on amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Suvorexantsedative-hypnoticModerate

    CYP3A4 Inhibitors : Coadministration with CYP3A inhibitors (moderate and strong) results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • TacrolimusimmunosuppressantModerate

    • Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy; monitor relevant drug interactions. (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Terazosinalpha blockerModerate

    Risk of Hypotension with Concomitant Use of Other Antihypertensive Agents and Phospodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors (PDE5-I): Concomitant administration of TEZRULY with antihypertensives or phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitors can result in additive blood pressure lowering effects and symptomatic hypotension (5.3). (Terazosin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TestosteroneandrogenModerate

    In patients with hypertension on antihypertensive therapy, KYZATREX® increased the mean systolic/diastolic BP by 3.4/0.7 mm Hg from baseline after 4 months of treatment and 3.1/1.0 mm Hg from baseline after 6 months of treatment. [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]. (Testosterone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Ticagrelorantiplatelet agentModerate

    CYP3A4 Inhibitors : Coadministration with CYP3A inhibitors (moderate and strong) results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Timololbeta blockerModerate

    Oral or intravenous calcium antagonists may cause atrioventricular conduction disturbances, left ventricular failure, and hypotension. (Timolol label, Drug interactions)

  • TirzepatideGLP-1 receptor agonistModerate

    Antidiabetic Agents: In rare cases, diabetic patients receiving an ACE inhibitor (including benazepril) concomitantly with insulin or oral antidiabetics may develop hypoglycemia. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • TopiramateanticonvulsantModerate

    Blood pressure should be monitored when amlodipine is coadministered with CYP3A4 inducers (e.g. rifampicin, St. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Torsemideloop diureticModerate

    Symptomatic hypotension is most likely to occur in patients who have heart failure, severe aortic or mitral stenosis, obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or have been volume or salt depleted as a result of diuretic therapy, dietary salt restriction, dialysis, diarrhea, or vomiting. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TrandolaprilACE inhibitorModerate

    Like other ACE inhibitors, trandolapril has only rarely been associated with symptomatic hypotension in uncomplicated hypertensive patients. (Trandolapril label, Warnings)

  • TrazodoneantidepressantModerate

    Concomitant use with an antihypertensive may require a reduction in the dose of the antihypertensive drug. (Trazodone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Triamterenepotassium-sparing diureticModerate

    Symptomatic hypotension is most likely to occur in patients who have heart failure, severe aortic or mitral stenosis, obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or have been volume or salt depleted as a result of diuretic therapy, dietary salt restriction, dialysis, diarrhea, or vomiting. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazidepotassium-sparing diureticModerate

    Symptomatic hypotension is most likely to occur in patients who have heart failure, severe aortic or mitral stenosis, obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or have been volume or salt depleted as a result of diuretic therapy, dietary salt restriction, dialysis, diarrhea, or vomiting. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Warnings and precautions)

  • VardenafilPDE5 inhibitorModerate

    Vardenafil hydrochloride tablets can potentiate the hypotensive effects of nitrates, alpha- blockers, and antihypertensives. (Vardenafil label, Drug interactions)

  • VenlafaxineSNRIModerate

    Metoprolol: Possibly reduced blood-pressure lowering effect despite increased metoprolol plasma levels. (Venlafaxine label, Drug interactions)

  • Verapamilcalcium channel blockerModerate

    CYP3A4 Inhibitors : Coadministration with CYP3A inhibitors (moderate and strong) results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • Voriconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    CYP3A4 Inhibitors : Coadministration with CYP3A inhibitors (moderate and strong) results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)

  • WarfarinanticoagulantModerate

    …propranolol, terbinafine, thiabendazole, ticlopidine, verapamil, zileuton montelukast, moricizine, omeprazole, phenobarbital, phenytoin, cigarette smoking CYP3A4 alprazolam, amiodarone, amlodipine, amprenavir, aprepitant, atorvastatin, atazanavir, bicalutamide, cilostazol, cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, conivaptan, cyclosporine, darunavir/ritonavir, diltiazem,… (Warfarin label, Drug interactions)

  • ZiprasidoneantipsychoticModerate

    Ziprasidone should be used with particular caution in patients with known cardiovascular disease (history of myocardial infarction or ischemic heart disease, heart failure or conduction abnormalities), cerebrovascular disease, or conditions which would predispose patients to hypotension (dehydration, hypovolemia, and treatment with antihypertensive medications). (Ziprasidone label, Warnings and precautions)

Minor mentions (15)

  • AzathioprineimmunosuppressantMinor

    Use with Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors: The use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors to control hypertension in patients on azathioprine has been reported to induce anemia and severe leukopenia. (Azathioprine label, Drug interactions)

  • ButorphanolopioidMinor

    In such cases, butorphanol should be discontinued and the hypertension treated with antihypertensive drugs. (Butorphanol label, Warnings)

  • ChlorpromazineantipsychoticMinor

    Chlorpromazine may counteract the antihypertensive effect of guanethidine and related compounds. (Chlorpromazine label, Warnings)

  • Finasteride5-alpha reductase inhibitorMinor

    …studies with acetaminophen, acetylsalicylic acid, α-blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, analgesics, anti-convulsants, beta-adrenergic blocking agents, diuretics, calcium channel blockers, cardiac nitrates, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), benzodiazepines, H 2 antagonists and quinolone anti-infectives… (Finasteride label, Drug interactions)

  • FingolimodimmunosuppressantMinor

    Drugs That Slow Heart Rate or Atrioventricular Conduction (e.g., beta blockers or diltiazem) Experience with GILENYA in patients receiving concurrent therapy with drugs that slow the heart rate or AV conduction (e.g., beta blockers, digoxin, or heart rate-slowing calcium channel blockers, such as diltiazem or verapamil) is limited. (Fingolimod label, Drug interactions)

  • HydralazinevasodilatorMinor

    When other potent parenteral antihypertensive drugs, such as diazoxide, are used in combination with hydralazine, patients should be continuously observed for several hours for any excessive fall in blood pressure. (Hydralazine label, Drug interactions)

  • Isradipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    In a study in hypertensive patients, addition of isradipine to existing hydrochlorothiazide therapy did not result in any unexpected adverse effects, and isradipine had an additional antihypertensive effect. (Isradipine label, Drug interactions)

  • MethyldopaantihypertensiveMinor

    Drug Interactions When methyldopa is used with other antihypertensive drugs, potentiation of antihypertensive effect may occur. (Methyldopa label, Drug interactions)

  • Metoprololbeta blockerMinor

    Because of its relative beta 1 cardio-selectivity, however, Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets may be used in patients with bronchospastic disease who do not respond to, or cannot tolerate, other antihypertensive treatment. (Metoprolol label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Nisoldipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    The blood pressure effect of SULAR tended to be greater in patients on atenolol than in patients on no other antihypertensive therapy. (Nisoldipine label, Drug interactions)

  • Nortriptylinetricyclic antidepressantMinor

    The antihypertensive action of guanethidine and similar agents may be blocked. (Nortriptyline label, Warnings)

  • Pimecrolimuscalcineurin inhibitorMinor

    Some examples of such drugs are erythromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, fluconazole, calcium channel blockers and cimetidine. (Pimecrolimus label, Drug interactions)

  • ProchlorperazineantipsychoticMinor

    Antihypertensive effects of guanethidine and related compounds may be counteracted when phenothiazines are used concomitantly. (Prochlorperazine label, Precautions)

  • TerbinafineantifungalMinor

    There is no information available from adequate drug-drug interaction studies with the following classes of drugs: oral contraceptives, hormone replacement therapies, hypoglycemics, phenytoins, thiazide diuretics, and calcium channel blockers. (Terbinafine label, Drug interactions)

  • Zafirlukastleukotriene receptor antagonistMinor

    No other formal drug-drug interaction studies between zafirlukast and marketed drugs known to be metabolized by the P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) isoenzyme (e.g., dihydropyridine calcium-channel blockers, cyclosporin, cisapride) have been conducted. (Zafirlukast label, Precautions)

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