benazepril/hydrochlorothiazide (Rx)

Hypertension

Not for initial therapy

If BP not controlled with benazepril monotherapy: Initiate with 10 mg/12.5 mg OR 20 mg/12.5 mg PO qDay

Increase either or both components based on clinical response

Do not increase hydrochlorothiazide component more often than q2-3 wk

Dosage Modifications

Controlled on hydrochorothiazide 25 mg/day with significant potassium loss: Initiate with 5 mg/6.25 mg

Hepatic impairment: Dosage adjustment not required

Lower doses may be required in geriatric patients

Renal impairment

• CrCl ≥30 mL/min: No dosage adjustment
• CrCl <30 mL/min: Not recommended; loop diuretics preferred

Dosing Considerations

Less effective in African-Americans

Black patients receiving ACE inhibitors have been reported to have higher incidence of angioedema compared to nonblacks

<18 years: Safety and efficacy not established

Contraindicated (2)

• aliskiren

  benazepril decreases effects of aliskiren by Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Comment: Aliskiren use contraindicated with ACE-inhibitors in patients with diabetes; avoid coadministration with ACE-inhibitors if GFR. In patients who are elderly, volume-depleted (including those on diuretic therapy), or with compromised renal function, coadministration of ACE-inhibitors with drugs that affect RAAS may increase the risk of renal impairment (including acute renal failure) and cause loss of antihypertensive effect. Monitor renal function periodically.

• sacubitril/valsartan

  sacubitril/valsartan, benazepril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system increases risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment. Increased risk of angioedema. Discontinue ACE Inhibitor therapy for at least 36 hours prior to sacubitril/valsartan administration.
  
  sacubitril/valsartan, benazepril. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Comment: Coadministration of neprilysin inhibitors (eg, sacubitril) with ACE inhibitors may increase angioedema risk; do not administer ACE inhibitors within 36 hr of switching to or from sacubitril/valsartan.

Serious - Use Alternative (50)

• allopurinol

  benazepril increases toxicity of allopurinol by unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. May increase risk for allergic or hypersensitivity reactions to allopurinol. Monitor for symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions if both drugs must be used together.

• aminolevulinic acid oral

  aminolevulinic acid oral, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid administering other phototoxic drugs with aminolevulinic acid oral for 24 hr during perioperative period.

• aminolevulinic acid topical

  hydrochlorothiazide increases toxicity of aminolevulinic acid topical by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of photosensitizing drugs may enhance the phototoxic reaction to photodynamic therapy with aminolevulinic acid.

• aspirin

  aspirin, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• aspirin rectal

  aspirin rectal, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• azilsartan

  azilsartan, benazepril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system increases risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment.

• candesartan

  candesartan, benazepril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system increases risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment.

• carbamazepine

  carbamazepine, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased risk of systemic hyponatremia.

• celecoxib

  celecoxib, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• choline magnesium trisalicylate

  choline magnesium trisalicylate, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• cyclophosphamide

  hydrochlorothiazide increases toxicity of cyclophosphamide by decreasing renal clearance. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased myelosuppressive effects.

• cyclosporine

  cyclosporine, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased risk of systemic hyponatremia.

• diclofenac

  diclofenac, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• diflunisal

  diflunisal, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• dofetilide

  hydrochlorothiazide increases levels of dofetilide by decreasing renal clearance. Contraindicated. Risk of prolonged QTc interval.

• eprosartan

  eprosartan, benazepril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system increases risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment.

• etodolac

  etodolac, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• fenoprofen

  fenoprofen, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• flurbiprofen

  flurbiprofen, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• ibuprofen

  ibuprofen, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• ibuprofen IV

  ibuprofen IV, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• indomethacin

  indomethacin, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• irbesartan

  irbesartan, benazepril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system increases risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment.

• iron dextran complex

  benazepril increases toxicity of iron dextran complex by Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. ACE Inhibitors may enhance adverse/toxic effect of iron dextran complex, specifically anaphylactic reactions.

• isocarboxazid

  isocarboxazid, hydrochlorothiazide. Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Comment: Additive hypotensive effects may be seen when MAOI's are combined with antihypertensives.

• ketoprofen

  ketoprofen, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• ketorolac

  ketorolac, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• ketorolac intranasal

  ketorolac intranasal, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• linagliptin

  linagliptin increases toxicity of benazepril by Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased risk for adverse/toxic effects, specifically, increased risk of angioedema.

• lofexidine

  lofexidine, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with other drugs that decrease pulse or blood pressure to mitigate risk of excessive bradycardia and hypotension.
  
  lofexidine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with other drugs that decrease pulse or blood pressure to mitigate risk of excessive bradycardia and hypotension.

• losartan

  losartan, benazepril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system increases risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment.

• methyl aminolevulinate

  hydrochlorothiazide, methyl aminolevulinate. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug may increase the photosensitizing effect of the other.

• meclofenamate

  meclofenamate, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• mefenamic acid

  mefenamic acid, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• meloxicam

  meloxicam, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• nabumetone

  nabumetone, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• naproxen

  naproxen, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• olmesartan

  olmesartan, benazepril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system increases risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment.

• oxaprozin

  oxaprozin, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• piroxicam

  piroxicam, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• pregabalin

  benazepril, pregabalin. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Coadministration results in additive risk of developing angioedema of face, mouth, and neck. Angioedema may result in respiratory compromise.

• salsalate

  salsalate, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• sodium phosphates, IV

  benazepril increases toxicity of sodium phosphates, IV by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. ACE Inhibitors may enhance nephrotoxic effects of sodium phosphate.

• squill

  hydrochlorothiazide increases toxicity of squill by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Potassium depletion may enhance toxicity of squill.

• sulindac

  sulindac, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• telmisartan

  telmisartan, benazepril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system increases risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment.

• tolmetin

  tolmetin, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• tretinoin

  hydrochlorothiazide, tretinoin. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased phototoxicity.

• tretinoin topical

  hydrochlorothiazide, tretinoin topical. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased phototoxicity.

• valsartan

  valsartan, benazepril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system increases risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment.

Monitor Closely (299)

• acebutolol

  acebutolol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• aceclofenac

  aceclofenac increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• acemetacin

  acemetacin increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• albiglutide

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Thiazide diuretics can decrease insulin sensitivity thereby leading to glucose intolerance and hyperglycemia. Monitor glycemic control especially when initiating, discontinuing, or increasing thiazide diuretic dose.
  
  benazepril increases effects of albiglutide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. ACE inhibitors may increase hypoglycemic effect. Monitor glycemic control especially during the first month of treatment with an ACE inhibitor. .

• albuterol

  albuterol and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• aldesleukin

  aldesleukin, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• aldesleukin

  aldesleukin increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

• alfuzosin

  benazepril, alfuzosin. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Exaggerated first dose hypotensive response.
  
  alfuzosin increases effects of benazepril by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of hypotension.

• alogliptin

  alogliptin increases toxicity of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. May increase risk of angioedema.

• aluminum hydroxide

  aluminum hydroxide decreases effects of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. May decrease absorption.

• amifostine

  amifostine, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with blood pressure lowering agents may increase the risk and severity of hypotension associated with amifostine. When amifostine is used at chemotherapeutic doses, withhold blood pressure lowering medications for 24 hr prior to amifostine; if blood pressure lowering medication cannot be withheld, do not administer amifostine.
  
  amifostine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with blood pressure lowering agents may increase the risk and severity of hypotension associated with amifostine. When amifostine is used at chemotherapeutic doses, withhold blood pressure lowering medications for 24 hr prior to amifostine; if blood pressure lowering medication cannot be withheld, do not administer amifostine.

• amiloride

  amiloride increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  benazepril and amiloride both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• aminosalicylic acid

  aminosalicylic acid decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Salicylates may also increase nephrotoxic effects of ACE inhibitors.

• amiodarone

  amiodarone will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• amiodarone

  amiodarone, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• amobarbital

  amobarbital increases effects of benazepril by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced blood pressure lowering.

• amoxicillin

  amoxicillin, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• amphotericin B cholesteryl sulfate

  amphotericin B cholesteryl sulfate, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• amphotericin B deoxycholate

  amphotericin B deoxycholate, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• amphotericin B liposomal

  amphotericin B liposomal, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• amphotericin B phospholipid complex

  amphotericin B phospholipid complex, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• amyl nitrite

  amyl nitrite, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• apomorphine

  apomorphine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• aprotinin

  aprotinin decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Aprotinin may diminish antihypertensive effect of ACE Inhibitors.

• arformoterol

  arformoterol and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• aripiprazole

  aripiprazole, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• arsenic trioxide

  arsenic trioxide, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• asenapine

  benazepril increases effects of asenapine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Exaggerated first dose hypotensive response.

• aspirin

  aspirin increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  benazepril, aspirin. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly with high dose aspirin, in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• aspirin rectal

  aspirin rectal increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .

• aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate

  aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Potential for dangerous interaction. Use with caution and monitor closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.
  
  benazepril, aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate

  aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• atenolol

  atenolol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• avanafil

  avanafil increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.
  
  avanafil increases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

• azathioprine

  benazepril, azathioprine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of neutropenia.

• beclomethasone, inhaled

  beclomethasone, inhaled increases toxicity of hydrochlorothiazide by increasing elimination. Use Caution/Monitor. May increase the hypokalemic effects of thiazide diuretics.

• benazepril

  benazepril increases toxicity of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects; increased risk of nephrotoxicity.

• bendroflumethiazide

  bendroflumethiazide and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  bendroflumethiazide, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Thiazide-like diuretics may also enhance the nephrotoxic effects of ACE inhibitors.

• benperidol

  benperidol, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive hypotensive effects.

• betaxolol

  betaxolol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bismuth subsalicylate

  bismuth subsalicylate decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Salicylates may also increase nephrotoxic effects of ACE inhibitors.

• bisoprolol

  bisoprolol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bortezomib

  bortezomib, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• bretylium

  benazepril, bretylium. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Each drug may cause hypotension.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide, bretylium. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Each drug may cause hypotension.

• brexpiprazole

  brexpiprazole increases toxicity of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• bumetanide

  bumetanide and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bromocriptine

  bromocriptine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• bumetanide

  benazepril, bumetanide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of acute hypotension, renal insufficiency.

• bupivacaine

  bupivacaine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• buprenorphine, long-acting injection

  buprenorphine, long-acting injection decreases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Opioids can reduce diuretic efficacy by inducing antidiuretic hormone release.

• butabarbital

  butabarbital increases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• butalbital

  butalbital increases toxicity of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• calcifediol

  hydrochlorothiazide increases toxicity of calcifediol by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Thiazide diuretics may increase serum calcium by decreasing urinary calcium excretion.

• calcium carbonate

  calcium carbonate decreases effects of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• canagliflozin

  benazepril and canagliflozin both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• candesartan

  candesartan increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• captopril

  captopril, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity. Monitor blood pressure and renal function.

• carbenoxolone

  hydrochlorothiazide and carbenoxolone both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• carbidopa

  carbidopa increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Therapy with carbidopa, given with or without levodopa or carbidopa-levodopa combination products, is started, dosage adjustment of the antihypertensive drug may be required.
  
  carbidopa increases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Therapy with carbidopa, given with or without levodopa or carbidopa-levodopa combination products, is started, dosage adjustment of the antihypertensive drug may be required.

• cariprazine

  cariprazine increases toxicity of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.
  
  benazepril increases toxicity of cariprazine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• carvedilol

  carvedilol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cefprozil

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of cefprozil by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• celecoxib

  celecoxib increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  benazepril, celecoxib. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• celiprolol

  celiprolol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide decreases levels of celiprolol by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

• chlorothiazide

  benazepril, chlorothiazide. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Ehanced hypotensive effects. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity. Monitor blood pressure and renal function.

• chlorothiazide

  chlorothiazide and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• chlorpropamide

  benazepril increases effects of chlorpropamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• chlorthalidone

  benazepril, chlorthalidone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity. Monitor blood pressure and renal function.
  
  chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cholestyramine

  cholestyramine decreases levels of hydrochlorothiazide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

• choline magnesium trisalicylate

  benazepril, choline magnesium trisalicylate. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• ciprofloxacin

  benazepril increases toxicity of ciprofloxacin by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. ACE Inhibitors may increase arrhythmogenic potential of ciprofloxacin, possibly by increasing serum potassium levels.

• citalopram

  hydrochlorothiazide, citalopram. pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Possible additive hyponatremia.

• clomiphene

  clomiphene, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• clomipramine

  clomipramine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• clozapine

  clozapine increases toxicity of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.
  
  benazepril increases toxicity of clozapine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• conivaptan

  conivaptan, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• cornsilk

  cornsilk increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of hypokalemia (theoretical interaction).

• corticotropin

  corticotropin increases toxicity of hydrochlorothiazide by increasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor. May enhance hypokalemic effect of thiazide diuretics.

• cyclopenthiazide

  cyclopenthiazide and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cyclosporine

  cyclosporine increases toxicity of hydrochlorothiazide by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of hydrochlorothiazide with cyclosporine may increase the risk of hypermagnesemia, hyperuricemia, and possible nephrotoxicity.
  
  benazepril and cyclosporine both increase nephrotoxicity and/or ototoxicity. Use Caution/Monitor. May increase risk of acute renal failure.

• dalteparin

  dalteparin increases toxicity of benazepril by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Low molecular weight heparins may suppress adrenal aldosterone secretion, which can potentially cause hyperkalemia.

• deflazacort

  hydrochlorothiazide and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dexmedetomidine

  dexmedetomidine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• dextroamphetamine

  dextroamphetamine decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diazoxide

  hydrochlorothiazide increases toxicity of diazoxide by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. May enhance hyperglycemic effects of diazoxide.
  
  diazoxide increases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Diazoxide may enhance the hypotensive effect of antihypertensive agents.

• dichlorphenamide

  dichlorphenamide and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diclofenac

  benazepril, diclofenac. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• diclofenac

  diclofenac increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dicloxacillin

  dicloxacillin, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diflunisal

  benazepril, diflunisal. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  diflunisal increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• digoxin

  benazepril increases levels of digoxin by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide increases effects of digoxin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Hypokalemia increases digoxin effects.
  
  digoxin increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  digoxin will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dobutamine

  dobutamine and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• drospirenone

  benazepril and drospirenone both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dofetilide

  dofetilide will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dopexamine

  dopexamine and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• drospirenone

  drospirenone increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• duloxetine

  duloxetine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• empagliflozin

  empagliflozin, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of empagliflozin with diuretics results in increased urine volume and frequency of voids, which might enhance the potential for volume depletion.

• enoxaparin

  enoxaparin increases toxicity of benazepril by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Low molecular weight heparins may suppress adrenal aldosterone secretion, which can potentially cause hyperkalemia.

• ephedrine

  ephedrine and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• epinephrine

  epinephrine and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• epinephrine racemic

  epinephrine racemic and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• eplerenone

  benazepril, eplerenone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.

• epoprostenol

  epoprostenol, benazepril. Either decreases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• eprosartan

  eprosartan increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• esmolol

  esmolol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ethacrynic acid

  benazepril, ethacrynic acid. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of acute hypotension, renal insufficiency.
  
  ethacrynic acid and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• etodolac

  etodolac increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  benazepril, etodolac. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• everolimus

  benazepril, everolimus. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration increases risk of angioedema.

• exenatide injectable solution

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of exenatide injectable solution by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Thiazide diuretics can decrease insulin sensitivity thereby leading to glucose intolerance and hyperglycemia. Monitor glycemic control especially when initiating, discontinuing, or increasing thiazide diuretic dose.

• exenatide injectable solution

  benazepril increases effects of exenatide injectable solution by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: ACE inhibitors may increase hypoglycemic effect. Monitor glycemic control especially during the first month of treatment with an ACE inhibitor. .

• exenatide injectable suspension

  benazepril increases effects of exenatide injectable suspension by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: ACE inhibitors may increase hypoglycemic effect. Monitor glycemic control especially during the first month of treatment with an ACE inhibitor.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of exenatide injectable suspension by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Thiazide diuretics can decrease insulin sensitivity thereby leading to glucose intolerance and hyperglycemia. Monitor glycemic control especially when initiating, discontinuing, or increasing thiazide diuretic dose.

• fenoprofen

  benazepril, fenoprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  fenoprofen increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fentanyl

  fentanyl decreases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Fentanyl can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing antidiuretic hormone release. Fentanyl may also lead to acute urinary retention by causing bladder sphincter spasm (particularly in men with enlarged prostates).

• ferric gluconate

  benazepril increases toxicity of ferric gluconate by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fentanyl intranasal

  fentanyl intranasal decreases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Fentanyl can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing antidiuretic hormone release. Fentanyl may also lead to acute urinary retention by causing bladder sphincter spasm (particularly in men with enlarged prostates).

• fentanyl transdermal

  fentanyl transdermal decreases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Fentanyl can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing antidiuretic hormone release. Fentanyl may also lead to acute urinary retention by causing bladder sphincter spasm (particularly in men with enlarged prostates).

• fentanyl transmucosal

  fentanyl transmucosal decreases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Fentanyl can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing antidiuretic hormone release. Fentanyl may also lead to acute urinary retention by causing bladder sphincter spasm (particularly in men with enlarged prostates).

• ferrous gluconate

  benazepril increases toxicity of ferrous gluconate by Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Benazepril may enhance adverse/toxic effects of ferrous gluconate.

• finerenone

  benazepril and finerenone both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Finerenone dose adjustment based on current serum potassium concentration. Monitor serum potassium and adjust finerenone dose as described in the prescribing information as necessary.

• flurbiprofen

  benazepril, flurbiprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  flurbiprofen increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• formoterol

  formoterol and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• furosemide

  benazepril, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of acute hypotension, renal insufficiency.

• furosemide

  furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• gentamicin

  hydrochlorothiazide and gentamicin both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• glimepiride

  benazepril increases effects of glimepiride by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive hypoglycemic effects.

• glipizide

  benazepril increases effects of glipizide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive hypogylcemic effects.

• glyburide

  benazepril increases effects of glyburide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive hypoglycemic effects.

• gold sodium thiomalate

  benazepril, gold sodium thiomalate. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Combo of ACE inhibitors and injectable gold has caused rare cases of nitritoid reaction (flushing, N/V, hypot'n).

• heparin

  heparin increases toxicity of benazepril by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Low molecular weight heparins may suppress adrenal aldosterone secretion, which can potentially cause hyperkalemia.

• hydrochlorothiazide

  benazepril increases toxicity of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects; increased risk of nephrotoxicity.

• ibuprofen

  ibuprofen increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  benazepril, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• ibuprofen IV

  benazepril, ibuprofen IV. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen IV by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen IV increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs may decrease the therapeutic effects of thiazide-like diuretics; may also enhance nephrotoxic effects.

• icatibant

  icatibant decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Icatibant has potential to have a pharmacodynamic interaction with ACE inhibitors where it may attenuate the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors.

• indacaterol, inhaled

  hydrochlorothiazide, indacaterol, inhaled. serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. Combination may increase risk of hypokalemia.
  
  indacaterol, inhaled, hydrochlorothiazide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Caution is advised in the coadministration of indacaterol neohaler with non-potassium-sparing diuretics.

• iloperidone

  iloperidone increases toxicity of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.
  
  benazepril increases toxicity of iloperidone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• iloprost

  iloprost, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• indapamide

  indapamide, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Thiazide-like diuretics may also enhance the nephrotoxic effects of ACE inhibitors.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide and indapamide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• indomethacin

  benazepril, indomethacin. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  indomethacin increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• insulin aspart

  benazepril increases effects of insulin aspart by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypoglycemic effects. Monitor blood glucose.

• insulin degludec

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of insulin degludec by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Diuretics may cause hyperglycemia and glycosuria in patients with diabetes mellitus, possibly by diuretic-induced hpokalemia.

• insulin degludec

  benazepril, insulin degludec. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypoglycemic effects; Monitor blood glucose.

• insulin degludec/insulin aspart

  benazepril, insulin degludec/insulin aspart. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypoglycemic effects; Monitor blood glucose.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of insulin degludec/insulin aspart by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Diuretics may cause hyperglycemia and glycosuria in patients with diabetes mellitus, possibly by diuretic-induced hpokalemia.

• insulin detemir

  benazepril increases effects of insulin detemir by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypoglycemic effects; Monitor blood glucose.

• insulin inhaled

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of insulin inhaled by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Diuretics may cause hyperglycemia and glycosuria in patients with diabetes mellitus, possibly by diuretic-induced hpokalemia.

• insulin glargine

  benazepril increases effects of insulin glargine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypoglycemic effects; Monitor blood glucose.

• insulin glulisine

  benazepril increases effects of insulin glulisine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypoglycemic effects; Monitor blood glucose.

• insulin inhaled

  benazepril, insulin inhaled. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypoglycemic effects; Monitor blood glucose.

• insulin lispro

  benazepril increases effects of insulin lispro by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypoglycemic effects; Monitor blood glucose.

• insulin NPH

  benazepril increases effects of insulin NPH by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypoglycemic effects; Monitor blood glucose.

• insulin regular human

  benazepril increases effects of insulin regular human by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypoglycemic effects; Monitor blood glucose.

• irbesartan

  irbesartan increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• isocarboxazid

  isocarboxazid, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• isoflurane

  isoflurane, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• isoproterenol

  isoproterenol and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• isosorbide dinitrate

  isosorbide dinitrate, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• juniper

  juniper, hydrochlorothiazide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Juniper may potentiate or interfere with diuretic therapy. Juniper has diuretic effects, but may cause kidney damage at large doses.

• ketoprofen

  ketoprofen increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  benazepril, ketoprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• ketorolac

  benazepril, ketorolac. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  ketorolac increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ketorolac intranasal

  ketorolac intranasal increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .
  
  benazepril, ketorolac intranasal. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• labetalol

  labetalol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lanthanum carbonate

  lanthanum carbonate decreases levels of benazepril by cation binding in GI tract. Use Caution/Monitor. Administer ACE inhibitor at least 2 hr before or after lanthanum.

• levalbuterol

  levalbuterol and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• levodopa

  levodopa increases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider decreasing dosage of antihypertensive agent.
  
  levodopa increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider decreasing dosage of antihypertensive agent.
  
  benazepril, levodopa. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive hypotensive effects.

• lily of the valley

  hydrochlorothiazide increases toxicity of lily of the valley by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Increased risk of cardiac toxicity due to K+ depletion.

• liraglutide

  benazepril increases effects of liraglutide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. ACE inhibitors may increase hypoglycemic effect. Monitor glycemic control especially during the first month of treatment with an ACE inhibitor. .

• liraglutide

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of liraglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Thiazide diuretics can decrease insulin sensitivity thereby leading to glucose intolerance and hyperglycemia. Monitor glycemic control especially when initiating, discontinuing, or increasing thiazide diuretic dose.

• lisdexamfetamine

  lisdexamfetamine decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lithium

  hydrochlorothiazide increases toxicity of lithium by decreasing elimination. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  benazepril increases toxicity of lithium by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. ACE inhibitor induced Na+ depletion may increase reabsorption of lithium from renal tubule. Monitor lithium levels.

• lornoxicam

  lornoxicam increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lurasidone

  lurasidone increases effects of benazepril by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Potential for increased risk of hypotension with concurrent use. Monitor blood pressure and adjust dose of antihypertensive agent as needed.

• losartan

  losartan increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lurasidone

  lurasidone increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Potential for increased risk of hypotension with concurrent use. Monitor blood pressure and adjust dose of antihypertensive agent as needed.

• magnesium salicylate

  benazepril, magnesium salicylate. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly with high dose aspirin, elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• maitake

  maitake increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of hypokalemia (theoretical interaction).

• maraviroc

  maraviroc, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of orthostatic hypotension.

• meclofenamate

  benazepril, meclofenamate. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  meclofenamate increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• mefenamic acid

  mefenamic acid increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  benazepril, mefenamic acid. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• meloxicam

  benazepril, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  meloxicam increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• metaproterenol

  metaproterenol and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• metformin

  benazepril increases toxicity of metformin by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk for hypoglycemia and lactic acidosis.

• methamphetamine

  methamphetamine decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methohexital

  methohexital increases toxicity of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methoxsalen

  methoxsalen, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive photosensitizing effects.

• methyclothiazide

  benazepril, methyclothiazide. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects; increased risk of nephrotoxicity.

• methylphenidate

  methylphenidate will decrease the level or effect of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Methylphenidate may diminish antihypertensive effects. Monitor BP.

• methylphenidate transdermal

  methylphenidate transdermal decreases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  methylphenidate transdermal decreases effects of benazepril by anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Use Caution/Monitor.

• metolazone

  metolazone, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Thiazide-like diuretics may also enhance the nephrotoxic effects of ACE inhibitors.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide and metolazone both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• metoprolol

  metoprolol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide, metoprolol. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: May cause idiosyncratic reaction, resulting in acute transient myopia and acute angle-closure glaucoma, which can lead to permanent vision loss.

• nabumetone

  benazepril increases toxicity of nabumetone by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Combination may result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• mometasone inhaled

  mometasone inhaled increases toxicity of hydrochlorothiazide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may increase hypokalemic effect of loop diuretics.

• mycophenolate

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of mycophenolate by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nabumetone

  nabumetone increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nadolol

  nadolol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nafcillin

  nafcillin, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• naproxen

  benazepril, naproxen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  naproxen increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nebivolol

  nebivolol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nesiritide

  nesiritide, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive hypotensive effects.

• nitroglycerin IV

  nitroglycerin IV, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

• nitroglycerin PO

  nitroglycerin PO, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. monitor blood pressure.

• nitroglycerin rectal

  nitroglycerin rectal, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Observe for possible additive hypotensive effects during concomitant use. .
  
  nitroglycerin rectal, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Observe for possible additive hypotensive effects during concomitant use. .

• nitroglycerin transdermal

  nitroglycerin transdermal, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

• norepinephrine

  norepinephrine and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nitroprusside sodium

  nitroprusside sodium, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive hypotensive effects.

• obinutuzumab

  obinutuzumab increases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Obinutuzumab may enhance the hypotensive effect of blood pressure lowering agents.

• olanzapine

  olanzapine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• oliceridine

  oliceridine decreases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Opioids can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing the release of antidiuretic hormone. Monitor for signs of diminished diuresis and/or effects on blood pressure and increase dosage of the diuretic as needed. .

• olmesartan

  olmesartan increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• olodaterol inhaled

  hydrochlorothiazide and olodaterol inhaled both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• oxaprozin

  oxaprozin increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  benazepril, oxaprozin. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• paliperidone

  paliperidone increases toxicity of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.
  
  benazepril increases toxicity of paliperidone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• parecoxib

  parecoxib increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• penbutolol

  penbutolol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• penicillin G aqueous

  penicillin G aqueous, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pentobarbital

  pentobarbital, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• pentoxifylline

  pentoxifylline, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• phendimetrazine

  phendimetrazine decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• phenelzine

  phenelzine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• phenobarbital

  phenobarbital, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• phenoxybenzamine

  benazepril, phenoxybenzamine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Exaggerated first dose hypotensive response.

• phentermine

  phentermine decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• phentolamine

  benazepril, phentolamine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Exaggerated first dose hypotensive response.

• pindolol

  pindolol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pirbuterol

  pirbuterol and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• piroxicam

  piroxicam increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  benazepril, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• pivmecillinam

  pivmecillinam, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• potassium acid phosphate

  benazepril increases levels of potassium acid phosphate by decreasing elimination. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.
  
  potassium acid phosphate and benazepril both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. Potassium salts may increase the hyperkalemic effects of ACE inhibitors; the effect may be the result of aldosterone suppression in patients receiving ACE inhibitors

• porfimer

  hydrochlorothiazide, porfimer. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced photosensitivity.

• potassium acid phosphate

  potassium acid phosphate increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• potassium chloride

  potassium chloride and benazepril both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  benazepril increases levels of potassium chloride by decreasing elimination. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.
  
  potassium chloride increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• potassium citrate

  potassium citrate increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  benazepril increases levels of potassium citrate by decreasing elimination. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.
  
  potassium citrate and benazepril both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. Potassium salts may increase the hyperkalemic effects of ACE inhibitors; the effect may be the result of aldosterone suppression in patients receiving ACE inhibitors

• potassium citrate/citric acid

  benazepril and potassium citrate/citric acid both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.

• probenecid

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of probenecid by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• potassium iodide

  potassium iodide and benazepril both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. Potassium salts may increase the hyperkalemic effects of ACE inhibitors; the effect may be the result of aldosterone suppression in patients receiving ACE inhibitors.

• potassium phosphates, IV

  benazepril and potassium phosphates, IV both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of hyperkalemia.

• prazosin

  benazepril, prazosin. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Exaggerated first dose hypotensive response.

• procainamide

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of procainamide by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• propofol

  propofol, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• propranolol

  propranolol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• quetiapine

  quetiapine increases toxicity of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.
  
  benazepril increases toxicity of quetiapine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• quinidine

  quinidine will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• rasagiline

  rasagiline, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• riociguat

  riociguat, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• risperidone

  risperidone, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• ropivacaine

  ropivacaine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• sacubitril/valsartan

  sacubitril/valsartan increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• salicylates (non-asa)

  salicylates (non-asa) increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• salmeterol

  salmeterol and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• salsalate

  benazepril, salsalate. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  salsalate increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• saxagliptin

  saxagliptin increases toxicity of benazepril by Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of adverse/toxic effects, specifically increased risk of angioedema.

• shark cartilage

  hydrochlorothiazide, shark cartilage. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May lead to hypercalcemia (theoretical).

• secobarbital

  secobarbital, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• selegiline

  selegiline, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• sevoflurane

  sevoflurane, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• sildenafil

  sildenafil, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• silodosin

  benazepril, silodosin. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Exaggerated first dose hypotensive response.

• sirolimus

  benazepril, sirolimus. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration increases risk of angioedema.

• sitagliptin

  sitagliptin increases toxicity of benazepril by Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of adverse/toxic effects, specifically, increased risk of angioedema.

• sodium bicarbonate

  sodium bicarbonate decreases effects of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sodium citrate/citric acid

  sodium citrate/citric acid decreases effects of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride

  sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride increases toxicity of hydrochlorothiazide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration with medications that cause fluid and electrolyte abnormalities may increase the risk of adverse events of seizure, arrhythmias, and renal impairment.
  
  sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride increases toxicity of benazepril by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration with medications that cause fluid and electrolyte abnormalities may increase the risk of adverse events of seizure, arrhythmias, and renal impairment.

• sodium sulfate/potassium chloride/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol

  hydrochlorothiazide and sodium sulfate/potassium chloride/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol both decrease serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate

  sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate increases toxicity of benazepril by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration with medications that cause fluid and electrolyte abnormalities may increase the risk of adverse events of seizure, arrhythmias, and renal impairment.

• sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate

  sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate increases toxicity of hydrochlorothiazide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration with medications that cause fluid and electrolyte abnormalities may increase the risk of adverse events of seizure, arrhythmias, and renal impairment.

• sotalol

  sotalol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• spironolactone

  spironolactone increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  benazepril and spironolactone both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• succinylcholine

  succinylcholine increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sulfasalazine

  sulfasalazine decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Potential for dangerous interaction. Use with caution and monitor closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.
  
  benazepril, sulfasalazine. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• sulfasalazine

  sulfasalazine increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sulindac

  sulindac increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  benazepril, sulindac. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• synthetic human angiotensin II

  benazepril increases effects of synthetic human angiotensin II by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tadalafil

  tadalafil increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

• tadalafil

  tadalafil increases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

• telmisartan

  telmisartan increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• temocillin

  temocillin, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• temsirolimus

  benazepril, temsirolimus. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration increases risk of angioedema.

• terazosin

  benazepril, terazosin. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Exaggerated first dose hypotensive response.

• terbutaline

  terbutaline and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ticarcillin

  ticarcillin, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• timolol

  timolol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tolazamide

  benazepril increases effects of tolazamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tolbutamide

  benazepril increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tolfenamic acid

  tolfenamic acid increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tolmetin

  tolmetin increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  benazepril, tolmetin. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• tolvaptan

  tolvaptan increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• torsemide

  benazepril, torsemide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of acute hypotension, renal insufficiency.

• toremifene

  hydrochlorothiazide, toremifene. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Thiazide diuretics decrease renal calcium excretion and may increase risk of hypercalcemia in patients taking toremifene.

• torsemide

  torsemide and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• triamterene

  benazepril and triamterene both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  triamterene increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• trientine

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases levels of trientine by increasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• trimethoprim

  trimethoprim and benazepril both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. Trimethoprim decreases urinary potassium excretion. May cause hyperkalemia, particularly with high doses, renal insufficiency, or when combined with other drugs that cause hyperkalemia.

• umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled

  umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Electrocardiographic changes and/or hypokalemia associated with non?potassium-sparing diuretics may worsen with concomitant beta-agonists, particularly if recommended dose is exceeded

• valsartan

  valsartan increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• vardenafil

  vardenafil, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled

  vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Beta-agonists may acutely worsen ECG changes and/or hypokalemia resulting from non-potassium-sparing diuretics

• vitamin D

  hydrochlorothiazide increases effects of vitamin D by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Combination may increase hypercalcemic effect of vitamin D analogs. Use with caution.

• voclosporin

  voclosporin and benazepril both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  voclosporin, benazepril. Either increases toxicity of the other by nephrotoxicity and/or ototoxicity. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with drugs associated with nephrotoxicity may increase the risk for acute and/or chronic nephrotoxicity.

• xipamide

  xipamide increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• yohimbine

  yohimbine decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Yohimbine may diminish the antihypertensive effect of antihypertensive agents.

Minor (178)

• acarbose

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of acarbose by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• aceclofenac

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of aceclofenac by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• acemetacin

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of acemetacin by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• acyclovir

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of acyclovir by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• agrimony

  agrimony increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  agrimony increases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Enhanced hypoglycemic and hypotensive effects.

• albuterol

  albuterol, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

• brimonidine

  brimonidine increases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive hypotensive effects.

• aminohippurate sodium

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of aminohippurate sodium by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ampicillin

  hydrochlorothiazide increases levels of ampicillin by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• arformoterol

  arformoterol, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

• aspirin

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of aspirin by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• aspirin rectal

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of aspirin rectal by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• balsalazide

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of balsalazide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• bendroflumethiazide

  bendroflumethiazide will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• birch

  birch increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• bitter melon

  bitter melon, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

• brimonidine

  brimonidine increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• budesonide

  budesonide, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• calcitriol topical

  calcitriol topical, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Potential additive hypercalcemia.

• calcium acetate

  hydrochlorothiazide increases levels of calcium acetate by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of alkalosis, hypercalcemia.

• calcium carbonate

  hydrochlorothiazide increases levels of calcium carbonate by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of alkalosis, hypercalcemia.

• calcium chloride

  hydrochlorothiazide increases levels of calcium chloride by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of alkalosis, hypercalcemia.

• calcium citrate

  hydrochlorothiazide increases levels of calcium citrate by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of alkalosis, hypercalcemia.

• calcium gluconate

  hydrochlorothiazide increases levels of calcium gluconate by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of alkalosis, hypercalcemia.

• capsicum

  capsicum, benazepril. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increase ACE inhibitor induced cough.

• carbenoxolone

  hydrochlorothiazide, carbenoxolone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive hypokalemic effects.

• cefadroxil

  cefadroxil will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cefamandole

  cefamandole will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cefpirome

  cefpirome will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cefprozil

  cefprozil will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ceftibuten

  ceftibuten will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• celecoxib

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of celecoxib by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cephalexin

  cephalexin will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• chlorothiazide

  chlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• chlorpromazine

  chlorpromazine increases effects of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypotension.

• chlorpropamide

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of chlorpropamide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of chlorpropamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• chlorthalidone

  chlorthalidone will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• clofarabine

  clofarabine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• colestipol

  colestipol decreases levels of hydrochlorothiazide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cornsilk

  cornsilk increases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cortisone

  cortisone, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• cosyntropin

  cosyntropin, hydrochlorothiazide. pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Possible enhanced electrolyte loss.

• creatine

  creatine, benazepril. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. (Theoretical interaction) Combination may have additive nephrotoxic effects.

• cyclopenthiazide

  cyclopenthiazide will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• deflazacort

  deflazacort, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• desflurane

  desflurane, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• dexamethasone

  dexamethasone, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• diazoxide

  diazoxide, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hyperglycemia.

• diclofenac

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of diclofenac by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• diflunisal

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of diflunisal by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• dinutuximab

  dinutuximab, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• dobutamine

  dobutamine, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

• dopexamine

  dopexamine, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

• entecavir

  benazepril, entecavir. Either increases effects of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Coadministration with drugs that reduce renal function or compete for active tubular secretion may increase serum concentrations of either entecavir or the coadministered drug.

• ephedrine

  ephedrine, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

• epinephrine

  epinephrine, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

• epinephrine racemic

  epinephrine racemic, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

• epoprostenol

  epoprostenol increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive hypotensive effects.

• etodolac

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of etodolac by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fenbufen

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of fenbufen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fenoprofen

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of fenoprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fludrocortisone

  fludrocortisone, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• fluphenazine

  fluphenazine increases effects of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• flurbiprofen

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of flurbiprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fo-ti

  fo-ti increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia (theoretical).

• folic acid

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases levels of folic acid by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• formoterol

  formoterol, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

• forskolin

  forskolin increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ganciclovir

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of ganciclovir by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• glimepiride

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of glimepiride by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• glipizide

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of glipizide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• glyburide

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of glyburide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• goldenrod

  goldenrod increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• hydrocortisone

  hydrocortisone, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• ibuprofen

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• imipramine

  imipramine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• indapamide

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of indapamide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• indomethacin

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of indomethacin by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• insulin aspart

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of insulin aspart by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• insulin detemir

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of insulin detemir by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• insulin glargine

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of insulin glargine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• insulin glulisine

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of insulin glulisine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• insulin lispro

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of insulin lispro by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• insulin NPH

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of insulin NPH by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• insulin regular human

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of insulin regular human by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• iron sucrose

  iron sucrose, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• isoproterenol

  isoproterenol, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

• ketoprofen

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of ketoprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ketorolac

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of ketorolac by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ketorolac intranasal

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of ketorolac intranasal by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• L-methylfolate

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases levels of L-methylfolate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• levalbuterol

  levalbuterol, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

• lornoxicam

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of lornoxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• magnesium chloride

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases levels of magnesium chloride by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• magnesium citrate

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases levels of magnesium citrate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• magnesium hydroxide

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases levels of magnesium hydroxide by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• magnesium oxide

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases levels of magnesium oxide by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• magnesium sulfate

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases levels of magnesium sulfate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• maitake

  maitake increases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive hypotensive effects.

• meclofenamate

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of meclofenamate by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• mefenamic acid

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of mefenamic acid by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• meloxicam

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• memantine

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of memantine by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• mercaptopurine

  benazepril, mercaptopurine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of neutropenia.

• mesalamine

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of mesalamine by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• metaproterenol

  metaproterenol, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

• metformin

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of metformin by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of metformin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• methotrexate

  hydrochlorothiazide increases toxicity of methotrexate by decreasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased myelosuppression.

• methylprednisolone

  methylprednisolone, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• metolazone

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of metolazone by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• midodrine

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of midodrine by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• miglitol

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of miglitol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• minoxidil

  hydrochlorothiazide increases effects of minoxidil by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• mirabegron

  mirabegron decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Monitor blood pressure.

• morphine

  morphine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• nabilone

  nabilone, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• nabumetone

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of nabumetone by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• naproxen

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of naproxen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• nateglinide

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of nateglinide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• nitric oxide gas

  nitric oxide gas, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• noni juice

  noni juice increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• norepinephrine

  norepinephrine, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of norepinephrine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May decrease responsiveness to norepinephrine but not enough to preclude effectiveness of the pressor agent therapeutic use.

• octacosanol

  octacosanol increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ofloxacin

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of ofloxacin by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• oxaprozin

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of oxaprozin by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• paclitaxel

  paclitaxel, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• parecoxib

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of parecoxib by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• patiromer

  patiromer, benazepril. cation binding in GI tract. Minor/Significance Unknown. No observed clinically important interaction. No separation of dosing required.

• penicillin G aqueous

  hydrochlorothiazide increases levels of penicillin G aqueous by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• penicillin VK

  hydrochlorothiazide increases levels of penicillin VK by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• perphenazine

  perphenazine increases effects of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• pioglitazone

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of pioglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• piperacillin

  hydrochlorothiazide increases levels of piperacillin by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• pirbuterol

  pirbuterol, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

• piroxicam

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• prednisolone

  prednisolone, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• prednisone

  prednisone, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• probenecid

  probenecid increases levels of benazepril by Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Probenecid may decrease the renal excretion of benazepril; monitor blood pressure.

• prochlorperazine

  prochlorperazine increases effects of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• promazine

  promazine increases effects of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• promethazine

  promethazine increases effects of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• quinine

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of quinine by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• reishi

  reishi increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  reishi increases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Enhanced hypotensive and hypoglycemic effects.

• remifentanil

  remifentanil, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• repaglinide

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of repaglinide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• ropinirole

  ropinirole, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• rose hips

  rose hips will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• rosiglitazone

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• rotigotine

  rotigotine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• salicylates (non-asa)

  salicylates (non-asa) decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of salicylates (non-asa) by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• salmeterol

  salmeterol, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

• sotalol

  sotalol, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• salsalate

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of salsalate by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• saxagliptin

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of saxagliptin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• shepherd's purse

  shepherd's purse, hydrochlorothiazide. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Theoretically, shepherd's purse may interfere with BP control.

• sitagliptin

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of sitagliptin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• sulfadiazine

  hydrochlorothiazide increases levels of sulfadiazine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• sulfamethoxazole

  sulfamethoxazole will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide increases levels of sulfamethoxazole by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide, sulfamethoxazole. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hyponatremia.

• sulfasalazine

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of sulfasalazine by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• sulfisoxazole

  hydrochlorothiazide increases levels of sulfisoxazole by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• sulindac

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of sulindac by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• tamsulosin

  tamsulosin, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• terbutaline

  terbutaline, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide, terbutaline. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive hypokalemic effects.

• thalidomide

  thalidomide, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• thioridazine

  thioridazine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• tizanidine

  tizanidine increases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypotension.
  
  tizanidine increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypotension.

• tolazamide

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of tolazamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• tolfenamic acid

  tolfenamic acid decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• tolbutamide

  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• tolfenamic acid

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of tolfenamic acid by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• tolmetin

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of tolmetin by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• treprostinil

  treprostinil increases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Enhanced hypotensive effects.
  
  treprostinil increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• tretinoin

  tretinoin, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension

  triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• triamterene

  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of triamterene by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• trifluoperazine

  trifluoperazine increases effects of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• trilostane

  trilostane, hydrochlorothiazide. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Trilostane reduces K+ loss while maintaining the natriuretic effect. Mechanism: inhibition of mineralocorticoid steroid synthesis.

• acarbose

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of acarbose by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• acebutolol

  Monitor Closely (1)acebutolol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• aceclofenac

  Monitor Closely (1)aceclofenac increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of aceclofenac by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• acemetacin

  Monitor Closely (1)acemetacin increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of acemetacin by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• acyclovir

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of acyclovir by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• agrimony

  Minor (2)agrimony increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  agrimony increases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Enhanced hypoglycemic and hypotensive effects.

• albiglutide

  Monitor Closely (2)hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of albiglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Thiazide diuretics can decrease insulin sensitivity thereby leading to glucose intolerance and hyperglycemia. Monitor glycemic control especially when initiating, discontinuing, or increasing thiazide diuretic dose.
  
  benazepril increases effects of albiglutide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. ACE inhibitors may increase hypoglycemic effect. Monitor glycemic control especially during the first month of treatment with an ACE inhibitor. .

• albuterol

  Monitor Closely (1)albuterol and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)albuterol, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

• aldesleukin

  Monitor Closely (2)aldesleukin increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.
  
  aldesleukin, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• alfuzosin

  Monitor Closely (2)benazepril, alfuzosin. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Exaggerated first dose hypotensive response.
  
  alfuzosin increases effects of benazepril by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of hypotension.

• aliskiren

  Contraindicated (1)benazepril decreases effects of aliskiren by Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Comment: Aliskiren use contraindicated with ACE-inhibitors in patients with diabetes; avoid coadministration with ACE-inhibitors if GFR. In patients who are elderly, volume-depleted (including those on diuretic therapy), or with compromised renal function, coadministration of ACE-inhibitors with drugs that affect RAAS may increase the risk of renal impairment (including acute renal failure) and cause loss of antihypertensive effect. Monitor renal function periodically.

• allopurinol

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)benazepril increases toxicity of allopurinol by unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. May increase risk for allergic or hypersensitivity reactions to allopurinol. Monitor for symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions if both drugs must be used together.

• alogliptin

  Monitor Closely (1)alogliptin increases toxicity of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. May increase risk of angioedema.

• aluminum hydroxide

  Monitor Closely (1)aluminum hydroxide decreases effects of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. May decrease absorption.

• amifostine

  Monitor Closely (2)amifostine, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with blood pressure lowering agents may increase the risk and severity of hypotension associated with amifostine. When amifostine is used at chemotherapeutic doses, withhold blood pressure lowering medications for 24 hr prior to amifostine; if blood pressure lowering medication cannot be withheld, do not administer amifostine.
  
  amifostine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with blood pressure lowering agents may increase the risk and severity of hypotension associated with amifostine. When amifostine is used at chemotherapeutic doses, withhold blood pressure lowering medications for 24 hr prior to amifostine; if blood pressure lowering medication cannot be withheld, do not administer amifostine.

• amiloride

  Monitor Closely (2)amiloride increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  benazepril and amiloride both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• aminohippurate sodium

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of aminohippurate sodium by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• aminolevulinic acid oral

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)aminolevulinic acid oral, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid administering other phototoxic drugs with aminolevulinic acid oral for 24 hr during perioperative period.

• aminolevulinic acid topical

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)hydrochlorothiazide increases toxicity of aminolevulinic acid topical by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of photosensitizing drugs may enhance the phototoxic reaction to photodynamic therapy with aminolevulinic acid.

• aminosalicylic acid

  Monitor Closely (1)aminosalicylic acid decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Salicylates may also increase nephrotoxic effects of ACE inhibitors.

• amiodarone

  Monitor Closely (2)amiodarone, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.
  
  amiodarone will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• amobarbital

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases effects of benazepril by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced blood pressure lowering.

• amoxicillin

  Monitor Closely (1)amoxicillin, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• amphotericin B cholesteryl sulfate

  Monitor Closely (1)amphotericin B cholesteryl sulfate, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• amphotericin B deoxycholate

  Monitor Closely (1)amphotericin B deoxycholate, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• amphotericin B liposomal

  Monitor Closely (1)amphotericin B liposomal, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• amphotericin B phospholipid complex

  Monitor Closely (1)amphotericin B phospholipid complex, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• ampicillin

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide increases levels of ampicillin by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• amyl nitrite

  Monitor Closely (1)amyl nitrite, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• apomorphine

  Monitor Closely (1)apomorphine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• aprotinin

  Monitor Closely (1)aprotinin decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Aprotinin may diminish antihypertensive effect of ACE Inhibitors.

• arformoterol

  Monitor Closely (1)arformoterol and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)arformoterol, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

• aripiprazole

  Monitor Closely (1)aripiprazole, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• arsenic trioxide

  Monitor Closely (1)arsenic trioxide, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• asenapine

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril increases effects of asenapine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Exaggerated first dose hypotensive response.

• aspirin

  Monitor Closely (2)aspirin increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  benazepril, aspirin. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly with high dose aspirin, in elderly or volume depleted individuals.Serious - Use Alternative (1)aspirin, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of aspirin by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• aspirin rectal

  Monitor Closely (1)aspirin rectal increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .Serious - Use Alternative (1)aspirin rectal, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of aspirin rectal by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate

  Monitor Closely (3)benazepril, aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Potential for dangerous interaction. Use with caution and monitor closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.
  
  aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• atenolol

  Monitor Closely (1)atenolol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• avanafil

  Monitor Closely (2)avanafil increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.
  
  avanafil increases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

• azathioprine

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril, azathioprine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of neutropenia.

• azilsartan

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)azilsartan, benazepril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system increases risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment.

• balsalazide

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of balsalazide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• beclomethasone, inhaled

  Monitor Closely (1)beclomethasone, inhaled increases toxicity of hydrochlorothiazide by increasing elimination. Use Caution/Monitor. May increase the hypokalemic effects of thiazide diuretics.

• benazepril

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril increases toxicity of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects; increased risk of nephrotoxicity.

• bendroflumethiazide

  Monitor Closely (2)bendroflumethiazide and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  bendroflumethiazide, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Thiazide-like diuretics may also enhance the nephrotoxic effects of ACE inhibitors.Minor (1)bendroflumethiazide will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• benperidol

  Monitor Closely (1)benperidol, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive hypotensive effects.

• betaxolol

  Monitor Closely (1)betaxolol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• birch

  Minor (1)birch increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• bismuth subsalicylate

  Monitor Closely (1)bismuth subsalicylate decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Salicylates may also increase nephrotoxic effects of ACE inhibitors.

• bisoprolol

  Monitor Closely (1)bisoprolol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bitter melon

  Minor (1)bitter melon, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

• bortezomib

  Monitor Closely (1)bortezomib, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• bretylium

  Monitor Closely (2)benazepril, bretylium. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Each drug may cause hypotension.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide, bretylium. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Each drug may cause hypotension.

• brexpiprazole

  Monitor Closely (1)brexpiprazole increases toxicity of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• brimonidine

  Minor (2)brimonidine increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  brimonidine increases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive hypotensive effects.

• bromocriptine

  Monitor Closely (1)bromocriptine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• budesonide

  Minor (1)budesonide, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• bumetanide

  Monitor Closely (2)benazepril, bumetanide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of acute hypotension, renal insufficiency.
  
  bumetanide and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bupivacaine

  Monitor Closely (1)bupivacaine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• buprenorphine, long-acting injection

  Monitor Closely (1)buprenorphine, long-acting injection decreases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Opioids can reduce diuretic efficacy by inducing antidiuretic hormone release.

• butabarbital

  Monitor Closely (1)butabarbital increases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• butalbital

  Monitor Closely (1)butalbital increases toxicity of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• calcifediol

  Monitor Closely (1)hydrochlorothiazide increases toxicity of calcifediol by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Thiazide diuretics may increase serum calcium by decreasing urinary calcium excretion.

• calcitriol topical

  Minor (1)calcitriol topical, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Potential additive hypercalcemia.

• calcium acetate

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide increases levels of calcium acetate by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of alkalosis, hypercalcemia.

• calcium carbonate

  Monitor Closely (1)calcium carbonate decreases effects of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide increases levels of calcium carbonate by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of alkalosis, hypercalcemia.

• calcium chloride

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide increases levels of calcium chloride by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of alkalosis, hypercalcemia.

• calcium citrate

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide increases levels of calcium citrate by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of alkalosis, hypercalcemia.

• calcium gluconate

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide increases levels of calcium gluconate by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of alkalosis, hypercalcemia.

• canagliflozin

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril and canagliflozin both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• candesartan

  Monitor Closely (1)candesartan increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)candesartan, benazepril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system increases risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment.

• capsicum

  Minor (1)capsicum, benazepril. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increase ACE inhibitor induced cough.

• captopril

  Monitor Closely (1)captopril, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity. Monitor blood pressure and renal function.

• carbamazepine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)carbamazepine, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased risk of systemic hyponatremia.

• carbenoxolone

  Monitor Closely (1)hydrochlorothiazide and carbenoxolone both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide, carbenoxolone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive hypokalemic effects.

• carbidopa

  Monitor Closely (2)carbidopa increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Therapy with carbidopa, given with or without levodopa or carbidopa-levodopa combination products, is started, dosage adjustment of the antihypertensive drug may be required.
  
  carbidopa increases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Therapy with carbidopa, given with or without levodopa or carbidopa-levodopa combination products, is started, dosage adjustment of the antihypertensive drug may be required.

• cariprazine

  Monitor Closely (2)cariprazine increases toxicity of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.
  
  benazepril increases toxicity of cariprazine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• carvedilol

  Monitor Closely (1)carvedilol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cefadroxil

  Minor (1)cefadroxil will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cefamandole

  Minor (1)cefamandole will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cefpirome

  Minor (1)cefpirome will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cefprozil

  Monitor Closely (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of cefprozil by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)cefprozil will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ceftibuten

  Minor (1)ceftibuten will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• celecoxib

  Monitor Closely (2)celecoxib increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  benazepril, celecoxib. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.Serious - Use Alternative (1)celecoxib, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of celecoxib by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• celiprolol

  Monitor Closely (2)hydrochlorothiazide decreases levels of celiprolol by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  celiprolol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cephalexin

  Minor (1)cephalexin will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• chlorothiazide

  Monitor Closely (2)benazepril, chlorothiazide. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Ehanced hypotensive effects. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity. Monitor blood pressure and renal function.
  
  chlorothiazide and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)chlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• chlorpromazine

  Minor (1)chlorpromazine increases effects of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypotension.

• chlorpropamide

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril increases effects of chlorpropamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (2)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of chlorpropamide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of chlorpropamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• chlorthalidone

  Monitor Closely (2)benazepril, chlorthalidone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity. Monitor blood pressure and renal function.
  
  chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)chlorthalidone will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cholestyramine

  Monitor Closely (1)cholestyramine decreases levels of hydrochlorothiazide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

• choline magnesium trisalicylate

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril, choline magnesium trisalicylate. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.Serious - Use Alternative (1)choline magnesium trisalicylate, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• ciprofloxacin

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril increases toxicity of ciprofloxacin by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. ACE Inhibitors may increase arrhythmogenic potential of ciprofloxacin, possibly by increasing serum potassium levels.

• citalopram

  Monitor Closely (1)hydrochlorothiazide, citalopram. pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Possible additive hyponatremia.

• clofarabine

  Minor (1)clofarabine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• clomiphene

  Monitor Closely (1)clomiphene, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• clomipramine

  Monitor Closely (1)clomipramine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• clozapine

  Monitor Closely (2)clozapine increases toxicity of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.
  
  benazepril increases toxicity of clozapine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• colestipol

  Minor (1)colestipol decreases levels of hydrochlorothiazide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• conivaptan

  Monitor Closely (1)conivaptan, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• cornsilk

  Monitor Closely (1)cornsilk increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of hypokalemia (theoretical interaction).Minor (1)cornsilk increases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• corticotropin

  Monitor Closely (1)corticotropin increases toxicity of hydrochlorothiazide by increasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor. May enhance hypokalemic effect of thiazide diuretics.

• cortisone

  Minor (1)cortisone, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• cosyntropin

  Minor (1)cosyntropin, hydrochlorothiazide. pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Possible enhanced electrolyte loss.

• creatine

  Minor (1)creatine, benazepril. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. (Theoretical interaction) Combination may have additive nephrotoxic effects.

• cyclopenthiazide

  Monitor Closely (1)cyclopenthiazide and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)cyclopenthiazide will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cyclophosphamide

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)hydrochlorothiazide increases toxicity of cyclophosphamide by decreasing renal clearance. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased myelosuppressive effects.

• cyclosporine

  Monitor Closely (2)cyclosporine increases toxicity of hydrochlorothiazide by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of hydrochlorothiazide with cyclosporine may increase the risk of hypermagnesemia, hyperuricemia, and possible nephrotoxicity.
  
  benazepril and cyclosporine both increase nephrotoxicity and/or ototoxicity. Use Caution/Monitor. May increase risk of acute renal failure.Serious - Use Alternative (1)cyclosporine, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased risk of systemic hyponatremia.

• dalteparin

  Monitor Closely (1)dalteparin increases toxicity of benazepril by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Low molecular weight heparins may suppress adrenal aldosterone secretion, which can potentially cause hyperkalemia.

• deflazacort

  Monitor Closely (1)hydrochlorothiazide and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)deflazacort, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• desflurane

  Minor (1)desflurane, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• dexamethasone

  Minor (1)dexamethasone, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• dexmedetomidine

  Monitor Closely (1)dexmedetomidine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• dextroamphetamine

  Monitor Closely (1)dextroamphetamine decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diazoxide

  Monitor Closely (2)diazoxide increases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Diazoxide may enhance the hypotensive effect of antihypertensive agents.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide increases toxicity of diazoxide by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. May enhance hyperglycemic effects of diazoxide.Minor (1)diazoxide, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hyperglycemia.

• dichlorphenamide

  Monitor Closely (1)dichlorphenamide and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diclofenac

  Monitor Closely (2)diclofenac increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  benazepril, diclofenac. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.Serious - Use Alternative (1)diclofenac, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of diclofenac by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• dicloxacillin

  Monitor Closely (1)dicloxacillin, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diflunisal

  Monitor Closely (2)benazepril, diflunisal. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  diflunisal increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)diflunisal, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of diflunisal by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• digoxin

  Monitor Closely (4)benazepril increases levels of digoxin by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide increases effects of digoxin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Hypokalemia increases digoxin effects.
  
  digoxin increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  digoxin will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dinutuximab

  Minor (1)dinutuximab, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• dobutamine

  Monitor Closely (1)dobutamine and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)dobutamine, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

• dofetilide

  Monitor Closely (1)dofetilide will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)hydrochlorothiazide increases levels of dofetilide by decreasing renal clearance. Contraindicated. Risk of prolonged QTc interval.

• dopexamine

  Monitor Closely (1)dopexamine and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)dopexamine, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

• drospirenone

  Monitor Closely (2)benazepril and drospirenone both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  drospirenone increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• duloxetine

  Monitor Closely (1)duloxetine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• empagliflozin

  Monitor Closely (1)empagliflozin, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of empagliflozin with diuretics results in increased urine volume and frequency of voids, which might enhance the potential for volume depletion.

• enoxaparin

  Monitor Closely (1)enoxaparin increases toxicity of benazepril by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Low molecular weight heparins may suppress adrenal aldosterone secretion, which can potentially cause hyperkalemia.

• entecavir

  Minor (1)benazepril, entecavir. Either increases effects of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Coadministration with drugs that reduce renal function or compete for active tubular secretion may increase serum concentrations of either entecavir or the coadministered drug.

• ephedrine

  Monitor Closely (1)ephedrine and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)ephedrine, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

• epinephrine

  Monitor Closely (1)epinephrine and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)epinephrine, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

• epinephrine racemic

  Monitor Closely (1)epinephrine racemic and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)epinephrine racemic, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

• eplerenone

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril, eplerenone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.

• epoprostenol

  Monitor Closely (1)epoprostenol, benazepril. Either decreases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.Minor (1)epoprostenol increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive hypotensive effects.

• eprosartan

  Monitor Closely (1)eprosartan increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)eprosartan, benazepril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system increases risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment.

• esmolol

  Monitor Closely (1)esmolol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ethacrynic acid

  Monitor Closely (2)benazepril, ethacrynic acid. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of acute hypotension, renal insufficiency.
  
  ethacrynic acid and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• etodolac

  Monitor Closely (2)etodolac increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  benazepril, etodolac. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.Serious - Use Alternative (1)etodolac, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of etodolac by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• everolimus

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril, everolimus. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration increases risk of angioedema.

• exenatide injectable solution

  Monitor Closely (2)benazepril increases effects of exenatide injectable solution by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: ACE inhibitors may increase hypoglycemic effect. Monitor glycemic control especially during the first month of treatment with an ACE inhibitor. .
  
  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of exenatide injectable solution by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Thiazide diuretics can decrease insulin sensitivity thereby leading to glucose intolerance and hyperglycemia. Monitor glycemic control especially when initiating, discontinuing, or increasing thiazide diuretic dose.

• exenatide injectable suspension

  Monitor Closely (2)benazepril increases effects of exenatide injectable suspension by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: ACE inhibitors may increase hypoglycemic effect. Monitor glycemic control especially during the first month of treatment with an ACE inhibitor.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of exenatide injectable suspension by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Thiazide diuretics can decrease insulin sensitivity thereby leading to glucose intolerance and hyperglycemia. Monitor glycemic control especially when initiating, discontinuing, or increasing thiazide diuretic dose.

• fenbufen

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of fenbufen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fenoprofen

  Monitor Closely (2)benazepril, fenoprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  fenoprofen increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)fenoprofen, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of fenoprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fentanyl

  Monitor Closely (1)fentanyl decreases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Fentanyl can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing antidiuretic hormone release. Fentanyl may also lead to acute urinary retention by causing bladder sphincter spasm (particularly in men with enlarged prostates).

• fentanyl intranasal

  Monitor Closely (1)fentanyl intranasal decreases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Fentanyl can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing antidiuretic hormone release. Fentanyl may also lead to acute urinary retention by causing bladder sphincter spasm (particularly in men with enlarged prostates).

• fentanyl transdermal

  Monitor Closely (1)fentanyl transdermal decreases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Fentanyl can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing antidiuretic hormone release. Fentanyl may also lead to acute urinary retention by causing bladder sphincter spasm (particularly in men with enlarged prostates).

• fentanyl transmucosal

  Monitor Closely (1)fentanyl transmucosal decreases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Fentanyl can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing antidiuretic hormone release. Fentanyl may also lead to acute urinary retention by causing bladder sphincter spasm (particularly in men with enlarged prostates).

• ferric gluconate

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril increases toxicity of ferric gluconate by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ferrous gluconate

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril increases toxicity of ferrous gluconate by Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Benazepril may enhance adverse/toxic effects of ferrous gluconate.

• finerenone

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril and finerenone both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Finerenone dose adjustment based on current serum potassium concentration. Monitor serum potassium and adjust finerenone dose as described in the prescribing information as necessary.

• fludrocortisone

  Minor (1)fludrocortisone, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• fluphenazine

  Minor (1)fluphenazine increases effects of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• flurbiprofen

  Monitor Closely (2)benazepril, flurbiprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  flurbiprofen increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)flurbiprofen, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of flurbiprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fo-ti

  Minor (1)fo-ti increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia (theoretical).

• folic acid

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide decreases levels of folic acid by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• formoterol

  Monitor Closely (1)formoterol and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)formoterol, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

• forskolin

  Minor (1)forskolin increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• furosemide

  Monitor Closely (2)furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  benazepril, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of acute hypotension, renal insufficiency.

• ganciclovir

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of ganciclovir by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• gentamicin

  Monitor Closely (1)hydrochlorothiazide and gentamicin both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• glimepiride

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril increases effects of glimepiride by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive hypoglycemic effects.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of glimepiride by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• glipizide

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril increases effects of glipizide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive hypogylcemic effects.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of glipizide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• glyburide

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril increases effects of glyburide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive hypoglycemic effects.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of glyburide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• gold sodium thiomalate

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril, gold sodium thiomalate. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Combo of ACE inhibitors and injectable gold has caused rare cases of nitritoid reaction (flushing, N/V, hypot'n).

• goldenrod

  Minor (1)goldenrod increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• heparin

  Monitor Closely (1)heparin increases toxicity of benazepril by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Low molecular weight heparins may suppress adrenal aldosterone secretion, which can potentially cause hyperkalemia.

• hydrochlorothiazide

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril increases toxicity of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects; increased risk of nephrotoxicity.

• hydrocortisone

  Minor (1)hydrocortisone, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• ibuprofen

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  benazepril, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.Serious - Use Alternative (1)ibuprofen, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ibuprofen IV

  Monitor Closely (3)benazepril, ibuprofen IV. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen IV by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen IV increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs may decrease the therapeutic effects of thiazide-like diuretics; may also enhance nephrotoxic effects.Serious - Use Alternative (1)ibuprofen IV, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• icatibant

  Monitor Closely (1)icatibant decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Icatibant has potential to have a pharmacodynamic interaction with ACE inhibitors where it may attenuate the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors.

• iloperidone

  Monitor Closely (2)iloperidone increases toxicity of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.
  
  benazepril increases toxicity of iloperidone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• iloprost

  Monitor Closely (1)iloprost, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• imipramine

  Minor (1)imipramine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• indacaterol, inhaled

  Monitor Closely (2)hydrochlorothiazide, indacaterol, inhaled. serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. Combination may increase risk of hypokalemia.
  
  indacaterol, inhaled, hydrochlorothiazide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Caution is advised in the coadministration of indacaterol neohaler with non-potassium-sparing diuretics.

• indapamide

  Monitor Closely (2)indapamide, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Thiazide-like diuretics may also enhance the nephrotoxic effects of ACE inhibitors.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide and indapamide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of indapamide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• indomethacin

  Monitor Closely (2)benazepril, indomethacin. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  indomethacin increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)indomethacin, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of indomethacin by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• insulin aspart

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril increases effects of insulin aspart by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypoglycemic effects. Monitor blood glucose.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of insulin aspart by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• insulin degludec

  Monitor Closely (2)hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of insulin degludec by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Diuretics may cause hyperglycemia and glycosuria in patients with diabetes mellitus, possibly by diuretic-induced hpokalemia.
  
  benazepril, insulin degludec. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypoglycemic effects; Monitor blood glucose.

• insulin degludec/insulin aspart

  Monitor Closely (2)benazepril, insulin degludec/insulin aspart. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypoglycemic effects; Monitor blood glucose.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of insulin degludec/insulin aspart by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Diuretics may cause hyperglycemia and glycosuria in patients with diabetes mellitus, possibly by diuretic-induced hpokalemia.

• insulin detemir

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril increases effects of insulin detemir by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypoglycemic effects; Monitor blood glucose.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of insulin detemir by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• insulin glargine

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril increases effects of insulin glargine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypoglycemic effects; Monitor blood glucose.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of insulin glargine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• insulin glulisine

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril increases effects of insulin glulisine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypoglycemic effects; Monitor blood glucose.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of insulin glulisine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• insulin inhaled

  Monitor Closely (2)benazepril, insulin inhaled. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypoglycemic effects; Monitor blood glucose.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of insulin inhaled by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Diuretics may cause hyperglycemia and glycosuria in patients with diabetes mellitus, possibly by diuretic-induced hpokalemia.

• insulin lispro

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril increases effects of insulin lispro by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypoglycemic effects; Monitor blood glucose.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of insulin lispro by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• insulin NPH

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril increases effects of insulin NPH by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypoglycemic effects; Monitor blood glucose.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of insulin NPH by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• insulin regular human

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril increases effects of insulin regular human by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypoglycemic effects; Monitor blood glucose.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of insulin regular human by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• irbesartan

  Monitor Closely (1)irbesartan increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)irbesartan, benazepril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system increases risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment.

• iron dextran complex

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)benazepril increases toxicity of iron dextran complex by Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. ACE Inhibitors may enhance adverse/toxic effect of iron dextran complex, specifically anaphylactic reactions.

• iron sucrose

  Minor (1)iron sucrose, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• isocarboxazid

  Monitor Closely (1)isocarboxazid, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.Serious - Use Alternative (1)isocarboxazid, hydrochlorothiazide. Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Comment: Additive hypotensive effects may be seen when MAOI's are combined with antihypertensives.

• isoflurane

  Monitor Closely (1)isoflurane, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• isoproterenol

  Monitor Closely (1)isoproterenol and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)isoproterenol, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

• isosorbide dinitrate

  Monitor Closely (1)isosorbide dinitrate, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• juniper

  Monitor Closely (1)juniper, hydrochlorothiazide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Juniper may potentiate or interfere with diuretic therapy. Juniper has diuretic effects, but may cause kidney damage at large doses.

• ketoprofen

  Monitor Closely (2)ketoprofen increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  benazepril, ketoprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.Serious - Use Alternative (1)ketoprofen, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of ketoprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ketorolac

  Monitor Closely (2)benazepril, ketorolac. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  ketorolac increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)ketorolac, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of ketorolac by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ketorolac intranasal

  Monitor Closely (2)ketorolac intranasal increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .
  
  benazepril, ketorolac intranasal. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.Serious - Use Alternative (1)ketorolac intranasal, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of ketorolac intranasal by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• L-methylfolate

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide decreases levels of L-methylfolate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• labetalol

  Monitor Closely (1)labetalol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lanthanum carbonate

  Monitor Closely (1)lanthanum carbonate decreases levels of benazepril by cation binding in GI tract. Use Caution/Monitor. Administer ACE inhibitor at least 2 hr before or after lanthanum.

• levalbuterol

  Monitor Closely (1)levalbuterol and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)levalbuterol, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

• levodopa

  Monitor Closely (3)levodopa increases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider decreasing dosage of antihypertensive agent.
  
  levodopa increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider decreasing dosage of antihypertensive agent.
  
  benazepril, levodopa. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive hypotensive effects.

• lily of the valley

  Monitor Closely (1)hydrochlorothiazide increases toxicity of lily of the valley by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Increased risk of cardiac toxicity due to K+ depletion.

• linagliptin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)linagliptin increases toxicity of benazepril by Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased risk for adverse/toxic effects, specifically, increased risk of angioedema.

• liraglutide

  Monitor Closely (2)benazepril increases effects of liraglutide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. ACE inhibitors may increase hypoglycemic effect. Monitor glycemic control especially during the first month of treatment with an ACE inhibitor. .
  
  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of liraglutide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Thiazide diuretics can decrease insulin sensitivity thereby leading to glucose intolerance and hyperglycemia. Monitor glycemic control especially when initiating, discontinuing, or increasing thiazide diuretic dose.

• lisdexamfetamine

  Monitor Closely (1)lisdexamfetamine decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lithium

  Monitor Closely (2)hydrochlorothiazide increases toxicity of lithium by decreasing elimination. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  benazepril increases toxicity of lithium by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. ACE inhibitor induced Na+ depletion may increase reabsorption of lithium from renal tubule. Monitor lithium levels.

• lofexidine

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)lofexidine, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with other drugs that decrease pulse or blood pressure to mitigate risk of excessive bradycardia and hypotension.
  
  lofexidine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with other drugs that decrease pulse or blood pressure to mitigate risk of excessive bradycardia and hypotension.

• lornoxicam

  Monitor Closely (1)lornoxicam increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of lornoxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• losartan

  Monitor Closely (1)losartan increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)losartan, benazepril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system increases risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment.

• lurasidone

  Monitor Closely (2)lurasidone increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Potential for increased risk of hypotension with concurrent use. Monitor blood pressure and adjust dose of antihypertensive agent as needed.
  
  lurasidone increases effects of benazepril by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Potential for increased risk of hypotension with concurrent use. Monitor blood pressure and adjust dose of antihypertensive agent as needed.

• magnesium chloride

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide decreases levels of magnesium chloride by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• magnesium citrate

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide decreases levels of magnesium citrate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• magnesium hydroxide

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide decreases levels of magnesium hydroxide by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• magnesium oxide

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide decreases levels of magnesium oxide by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• magnesium salicylate

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril, magnesium salicylate. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly with high dose aspirin, elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• magnesium sulfate

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide decreases levels of magnesium sulfate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• maitake

  Monitor Closely (1)maitake increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of hypokalemia (theoretical interaction).Minor (1)maitake increases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive hypotensive effects.

• maraviroc

  Monitor Closely (1)maraviroc, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of orthostatic hypotension.

• meclofenamate

  Monitor Closely (2)benazepril, meclofenamate. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  meclofenamate increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)meclofenamate, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of meclofenamate by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• mefenamic acid

  Monitor Closely (2)mefenamic acid increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  benazepril, mefenamic acid. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.Serious - Use Alternative (1)mefenamic acid, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of mefenamic acid by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• meloxicam

  Monitor Closely (2)benazepril, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  meloxicam increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)meloxicam, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• memantine

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of memantine by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• mercaptopurine

  Minor (1)benazepril, mercaptopurine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of neutropenia.

• mesalamine

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of mesalamine by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• metaproterenol

  Monitor Closely (1)metaproterenol and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)metaproterenol, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

• metformin

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril increases toxicity of metformin by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk for hypoglycemia and lactic acidosis.Minor (2)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of metformin by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of metformin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• methamphetamine

  Monitor Closely (1)methamphetamine decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methohexital

  Monitor Closely (1)methohexital increases toxicity of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methotrexate

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide increases toxicity of methotrexate by decreasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased myelosuppression.

• methoxsalen

  Monitor Closely (1)methoxsalen, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive photosensitizing effects.

• methyclothiazide

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril, methyclothiazide. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects; increased risk of nephrotoxicity.

• methyl aminolevulinate

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)hydrochlorothiazide, methyl aminolevulinate. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug may increase the photosensitizing effect of the other.

• methylphenidate

  Monitor Closely (1)methylphenidate will decrease the level or effect of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Methylphenidate may diminish antihypertensive effects. Monitor BP.

• methylphenidate transdermal

  Monitor Closely (2)methylphenidate transdermal decreases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  methylphenidate transdermal decreases effects of benazepril by anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methylprednisolone

  Minor (1)methylprednisolone, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• metolazone

  Monitor Closely (2)metolazone, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Thiazide-like diuretics may also enhance the nephrotoxic effects of ACE inhibitors.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide and metolazone both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of metolazone by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• metoprolol

  Monitor Closely (2)hydrochlorothiazide, metoprolol. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: May cause idiosyncratic reaction, resulting in acute transient myopia and acute angle-closure glaucoma, which can lead to permanent vision loss.
  
  metoprolol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• midodrine

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of midodrine by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• miglitol

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of miglitol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• minoxidil

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide increases effects of minoxidil by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• mirabegron

  Minor (1)mirabegron decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Monitor blood pressure.

• mometasone inhaled

  Monitor Closely (1)mometasone inhaled increases toxicity of hydrochlorothiazide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may increase hypokalemic effect of loop diuretics.

• morphine

  Minor (1)morphine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• mycophenolate

  Monitor Closely (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of mycophenolate by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nabilone

  Minor (1)nabilone, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• nabumetone

  Monitor Closely (2)nabumetone increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  benazepril increases toxicity of nabumetone by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Combination may result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.Serious - Use Alternative (1)nabumetone, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of nabumetone by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• nadolol

  Monitor Closely (1)nadolol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nafcillin

  Monitor Closely (1)nafcillin, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• naproxen

  Monitor Closely (2)benazepril, naproxen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  naproxen increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)naproxen, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of naproxen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• nateglinide

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of nateglinide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• nebivolol

  Monitor Closely (1)nebivolol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nesiritide

  Monitor Closely (1)nesiritide, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive hypotensive effects.

• nitric oxide gas

  Minor (1)nitric oxide gas, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• nitroglycerin IV

  Monitor Closely (1)nitroglycerin IV, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

• nitroglycerin PO

  Monitor Closely (1)nitroglycerin PO, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. monitor blood pressure.

• nitroglycerin rectal

  Monitor Closely (2)nitroglycerin rectal, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Observe for possible additive hypotensive effects during concomitant use. .
  
  nitroglycerin rectal, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Observe for possible additive hypotensive effects during concomitant use. .

• nitroglycerin transdermal

  Monitor Closely (1)nitroglycerin transdermal, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

• nitroprusside sodium

  Monitor Closely (1)nitroprusside sodium, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive hypotensive effects.

• noni juice

  Minor (1)noni juice increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• norepinephrine

  Monitor Closely (1)norepinephrine and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (2)norepinephrine, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of norepinephrine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May decrease responsiveness to norepinephrine but not enough to preclude effectiveness of the pressor agent therapeutic use.

• obinutuzumab

  Monitor Closely (1)obinutuzumab increases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Obinutuzumab may enhance the hypotensive effect of blood pressure lowering agents.

• octacosanol

  Minor (1)octacosanol increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ofloxacin

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of ofloxacin by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• olanzapine

  Monitor Closely (1)olanzapine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• oliceridine

  Monitor Closely (1)oliceridine decreases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Opioids can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing the release of antidiuretic hormone. Monitor for signs of diminished diuresis and/or effects on blood pressure and increase dosage of the diuretic as needed. .

• olmesartan

  Monitor Closely (1)olmesartan increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)olmesartan, benazepril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system increases risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment.

• olodaterol inhaled

  Monitor Closely (1)hydrochlorothiazide and olodaterol inhaled both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• oxaprozin

  Monitor Closely (2)oxaprozin increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  benazepril, oxaprozin. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.Serious - Use Alternative (1)oxaprozin, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of oxaprozin by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• paclitaxel

  Minor (1)paclitaxel, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• paliperidone

  Monitor Closely (2)paliperidone increases toxicity of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.
  
  benazepril increases toxicity of paliperidone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• parecoxib

  Monitor Closely (1)parecoxib increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of parecoxib by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• patiromer

  Minor (1)patiromer, benazepril. cation binding in GI tract. Minor/Significance Unknown. No observed clinically important interaction. No separation of dosing required.

• penbutolol

  Monitor Closely (1)penbutolol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• penicillin G aqueous

  Monitor Closely (1)penicillin G aqueous, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide increases levels of penicillin G aqueous by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• penicillin VK

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide increases levels of penicillin VK by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• pentobarbital

  Monitor Closely (1)pentobarbital, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• pentoxifylline

  Monitor Closely (1)pentoxifylline, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• perphenazine

  Minor (1)perphenazine increases effects of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• phendimetrazine

  Monitor Closely (1)phendimetrazine decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• phenelzine

  Monitor Closely (1)phenelzine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• phenobarbital

  Monitor Closely (1)phenobarbital, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• phenoxybenzamine

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril, phenoxybenzamine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Exaggerated first dose hypotensive response.

• phentermine

  Monitor Closely (1)phentermine decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• phentolamine

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril, phentolamine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Exaggerated first dose hypotensive response.

• pindolol

  Monitor Closely (1)pindolol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pioglitazone

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of pioglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• piperacillin

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide increases levels of piperacillin by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• pirbuterol

  Monitor Closely (1)pirbuterol and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)pirbuterol, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

• piroxicam

  Monitor Closely (2)benazepril, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  piroxicam increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)piroxicam, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• pivmecillinam

  Monitor Closely (1)pivmecillinam, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• porfimer

  Monitor Closely (1)hydrochlorothiazide, porfimer. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced photosensitivity.

• potassium acid phosphate

  Monitor Closely (3)potassium acid phosphate increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  potassium acid phosphate and benazepril both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. Potassium salts may increase the hyperkalemic effects of ACE inhibitors; the effect may be the result of aldosterone suppression in patients receiving ACE inhibitors
  
  benazepril increases levels of potassium acid phosphate by decreasing elimination. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.

• potassium chloride

  Monitor Closely (3)potassium chloride and benazepril both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  benazepril increases levels of potassium chloride by decreasing elimination. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.
  
  potassium chloride increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• potassium citrate

  Monitor Closely (3)potassium citrate increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  potassium citrate and benazepril both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. Potassium salts may increase the hyperkalemic effects of ACE inhibitors; the effect may be the result of aldosterone suppression in patients receiving ACE inhibitors
  
  benazepril increases levels of potassium citrate by decreasing elimination. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.

• potassium citrate/citric acid

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril and potassium citrate/citric acid both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.

• potassium iodide

  Monitor Closely (1)potassium iodide and benazepril both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. Potassium salts may increase the hyperkalemic effects of ACE inhibitors; the effect may be the result of aldosterone suppression in patients receiving ACE inhibitors.

• potassium phosphates, IV

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril and potassium phosphates, IV both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of hyperkalemia.

• prazosin

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril, prazosin. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Exaggerated first dose hypotensive response.

• prednisolone

  Minor (1)prednisolone, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• prednisone

  Minor (1)prednisone, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• pregabalin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)benazepril, pregabalin. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Coadministration results in additive risk of developing angioedema of face, mouth, and neck. Angioedema may result in respiratory compromise.

• probenecid

  Monitor Closely (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of probenecid by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)probenecid increases levels of benazepril by Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Probenecid may decrease the renal excretion of benazepril; monitor blood pressure.

• procainamide

  Monitor Closely (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of procainamide by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• prochlorperazine

  Minor (1)prochlorperazine increases effects of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• promazine

  Minor (1)promazine increases effects of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• promethazine

  Minor (1)promethazine increases effects of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• propofol

  Monitor Closely (1)propofol, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• propranolol

  Monitor Closely (1)propranolol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• quetiapine

  Monitor Closely (2)benazepril increases toxicity of quetiapine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.
  
  quetiapine increases toxicity of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• quinidine

  Monitor Closely (1)quinidine will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• quinine

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of quinine by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• rasagiline

  Monitor Closely (1)rasagiline, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• reishi

  Minor (2)reishi increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  reishi increases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Enhanced hypotensive and hypoglycemic effects.

• remifentanil

  Minor (1)remifentanil, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• repaglinide

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of repaglinide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• riociguat

  Monitor Closely (1)riociguat, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• risperidone

  Monitor Closely (1)risperidone, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• ropinirole

  Minor (1)ropinirole, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• ropivacaine

  Monitor Closely (1)ropivacaine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• rose hips

  Minor (1)rose hips will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• rosiglitazone

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• rotigotine

  Minor (1)rotigotine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• sacubitril/valsartan

  Contraindicated (2)sacubitril/valsartan, benazepril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system increases risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment. Increased risk of angioedema. Discontinue ACE Inhibitor therapy for at least 36 hours prior to sacubitril/valsartan administration.
  
  sacubitril/valsartan, benazepril. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Comment: Coadministration of neprilysin inhibitors (eg, sacubitril) with ACE inhibitors may increase angioedema risk; do not administer ACE inhibitors within 36 hr of switching to or from sacubitril/valsartan.Monitor Closely (1)sacubitril/valsartan increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• salicylates (non-asa)

  Monitor Closely (1)salicylates (non-asa) increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (2)salicylates (non-asa) decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of salicylates (non-asa) by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• salmeterol

  Monitor Closely (1)salmeterol and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)salmeterol, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

• salsalate

  Monitor Closely (2)benazepril, salsalate. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  salsalate increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)salsalate, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of salsalate by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• saxagliptin

  Monitor Closely (1)saxagliptin increases toxicity of benazepril by Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of adverse/toxic effects, specifically increased risk of angioedema.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of saxagliptin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• secobarbital

  Monitor Closely (1)secobarbital, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• selegiline

  Monitor Closely (1)selegiline, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• sevoflurane

  Monitor Closely (1)sevoflurane, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.

• shark cartilage

  Monitor Closely (1)hydrochlorothiazide, shark cartilage. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May lead to hypercalcemia (theoretical).

• shepherd's purse

  Minor (1)shepherd's purse, hydrochlorothiazide. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Theoretically, shepherd's purse may interfere with BP control.

• sildenafil

  Monitor Closely (1)sildenafil, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• silodosin

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril, silodosin. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Exaggerated first dose hypotensive response.

• sirolimus

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril, sirolimus. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration increases risk of angioedema.

• sitagliptin

  Monitor Closely (1)sitagliptin increases toxicity of benazepril by Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of adverse/toxic effects, specifically, increased risk of angioedema.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of sitagliptin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• sodium bicarbonate

  Monitor Closely (1)sodium bicarbonate decreases effects of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sodium citrate/citric acid

  Monitor Closely (1)sodium citrate/citric acid decreases effects of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sodium phosphates, IV

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)benazepril increases toxicity of sodium phosphates, IV by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. ACE Inhibitors may enhance nephrotoxic effects of sodium phosphate.

• sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride

  Monitor Closely (2)sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride increases toxicity of benazepril by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration with medications that cause fluid and electrolyte abnormalities may increase the risk of adverse events of seizure, arrhythmias, and renal impairment.
  
  sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride increases toxicity of hydrochlorothiazide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration with medications that cause fluid and electrolyte abnormalities may increase the risk of adverse events of seizure, arrhythmias, and renal impairment.

• sodium sulfate/potassium chloride/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol

  Monitor Closely (1)hydrochlorothiazide and sodium sulfate/potassium chloride/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol both decrease serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate

  Monitor Closely (2)sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate increases toxicity of hydrochlorothiazide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration with medications that cause fluid and electrolyte abnormalities may increase the risk of adverse events of seizure, arrhythmias, and renal impairment.
  
  sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate increases toxicity of benazepril by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration with medications that cause fluid and electrolyte abnormalities may increase the risk of adverse events of seizure, arrhythmias, and renal impairment.

• sotalol

  Monitor Closely (1)sotalol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)sotalol, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• spironolactone

  Monitor Closely (2)spironolactone increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  benazepril and spironolactone both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• squill

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)hydrochlorothiazide increases toxicity of squill by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Potassium depletion may enhance toxicity of squill.

• succinylcholine

  Monitor Closely (1)succinylcholine increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sulfadiazine

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide increases levels of sulfadiazine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• sulfamethoxazole

  Minor (3)sulfamethoxazole will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide increases levels of sulfamethoxazole by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide, sulfamethoxazole. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hyponatremia.

• sulfasalazine

  Monitor Closely (3)benazepril, sulfasalazine. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  sulfasalazine decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Potential for dangerous interaction. Use with caution and monitor closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.
  
  sulfasalazine increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of sulfasalazine by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• sulfisoxazole

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide increases levels of sulfisoxazole by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• sulindac

  Monitor Closely (2)sulindac increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  benazepril, sulindac. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.Serious - Use Alternative (1)sulindac, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of sulindac by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• synthetic human angiotensin II

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril increases effects of synthetic human angiotensin II by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tadalafil

  Monitor Closely (2)tadalafil increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.
  
  tadalafil increases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

• tamsulosin

  Minor (1)tamsulosin, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• telmisartan

  Monitor Closely (1)telmisartan increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)telmisartan, benazepril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system increases risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment.

• temocillin

  Monitor Closely (1)temocillin, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• temsirolimus

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril, temsirolimus. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration increases risk of angioedema.

• terazosin

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril, terazosin. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Exaggerated first dose hypotensive response.

• terbutaline

  Monitor Closely (1)terbutaline and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (2)terbutaline, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide, terbutaline. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive hypokalemic effects.

• thalidomide

  Minor (1)thalidomide, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• thioridazine

  Minor (1)thioridazine, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

• ticarcillin

  Monitor Closely (1)ticarcillin, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• timolol

  Monitor Closely (1)timolol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tizanidine

  Minor (2)tizanidine increases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypotension.
  
  tizanidine increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypotension.

• tolazamide

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril increases effects of tolazamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of tolazamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• tolbutamide

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• tolfenamic acid

  Monitor Closely (1)tolfenamic acid increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (2)tolfenamic acid decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of tolfenamic acid by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• tolmetin

  Monitor Closely (2)tolmetin increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  benazepril, tolmetin. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.Serious - Use Alternative (1)tolmetin, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of tolmetin by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• tolvaptan

  Monitor Closely (1)tolvaptan increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• toremifene

  Monitor Closely (1)hydrochlorothiazide, toremifene. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Thiazide diuretics decrease renal calcium excretion and may increase risk of hypercalcemia in patients taking toremifene.

• torsemide

  Monitor Closely (2)benazepril, torsemide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of acute hypotension, renal insufficiency.
  
  torsemide and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• treprostinil

  Minor (2)treprostinil increases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Enhanced hypotensive effects.
  
  treprostinil increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• tretinoin

  Minor (1)tretinoin, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.Serious - Use Alternative (1)hydrochlorothiazide, tretinoin. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased phototoxicity.

• tretinoin topical

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)hydrochlorothiazide, tretinoin topical. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased phototoxicity.

• triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension

  Minor (1)triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• triamterene

  Monitor Closely (2)benazepril and triamterene both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  triamterene increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of triamterene by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• trientine

  Monitor Closely (1)hydrochlorothiazide decreases levels of trientine by increasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• trifluoperazine

  Minor (1)trifluoperazine increases effects of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• trilostane

  Minor (1)trilostane, hydrochlorothiazide. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Trilostane reduces K+ loss while maintaining the natriuretic effect. Mechanism: inhibition of mineralocorticoid steroid synthesis.

• trimethoprim

  Monitor Closely (1)trimethoprim and benazepril both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. Trimethoprim decreases urinary potassium excretion. May cause hyperkalemia, particularly with high doses, renal insufficiency, or when combined with other drugs that cause hyperkalemia.Minor (2)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of trimethoprim by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  hydrochlorothiazide, trimethoprim. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hyponatremia.

• umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled

  Monitor Closely (1)umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Electrocardiographic changes and/or hypokalemia associated with non?potassium-sparing diuretics may worsen with concomitant beta-agonists, particularly if recommended dose is exceeded

• valganciclovir

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of valganciclovir by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• valsartan

  Monitor Closely (1)valsartan increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)valsartan, benazepril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system increases risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment.

• vardenafil

  Monitor Closely (1)vardenafil, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• verapamil

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of verapamil by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• verteporfin

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide, verteporfin. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased phototoxicity.

• vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled

  Monitor Closely (1)vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Beta-agonists may acutely worsen ECG changes and/or hypokalemia resulting from non-potassium-sparing diuretics

• vildagliptin

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of vildagliptin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

• vitamin D

  Monitor Closely (1)hydrochlorothiazide increases effects of vitamin D by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Combination may increase hypercalcemic effect of vitamin D analogs. Use with caution.

• voclosporin

  Monitor Closely (2)voclosporin and benazepril both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  voclosporin, benazepril. Either increases toxicity of the other by nephrotoxicity and/or ototoxicity. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with drugs associated with nephrotoxicity may increase the risk for acute and/or chronic nephrotoxicity.

• willow bark

  Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of willow bark by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• xipamide

  Monitor Closely (1)xipamide increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• yohimbine

  Monitor Closely (1)yohimbine decreases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Yohimbine may diminish the antihypertensive effect of antihypertensive agents.

• ziprasidone

  Monitor Closely (1)ziprasidone, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

• zotepine

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril, zotepine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Exaggerated first dose hypotensive response.