Perindopril and Valsartan interaction

Perindopril and Valsartan: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Perindopril (Perindopril Erbumine) label · effective 2024-03-13

Major

Do not administer perindopril erbumine tablets within 36 hours of switching to or from sacubitril/valsartan, a neprilysin inhibitor [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ].

Contraindicationsnames ValsartanView label on DailyMed
Major

Do not administer perindopril erbumine tablets within 36 hours of switching to or from sacubitril/valsartan ( 4 ).

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Moderate

Dual Blockade of the Renin-Angiotensin System (RAS) Dual blockade of the RAS with angiotensin receptor blockers, ACE inhibitors, or aliskiren is associated with increased risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and changes in renal function (including acute renal failure) compared to monotherapy.

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From the Valsartan (Diovan) label · effective 2026-08-11

Moderate

Dual Blockade of the Renin-Angiotensin System (RAS) Dual blockade of the RAS with angiotensin receptor blockers, ACE inhibitors, or aliskiren is associated with increased risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and changes in renal function (including acute renal failure) compared to monotherapy.

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