Version July 2025
Hypertension: Oral: Initial: Ramipril 2.5 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily; titrate to maximum ramipril 10 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg once daily. Patients already taking ramipril and/or hydrochlorothiazide may be switched to a combination product for individually titrated agents. Note: Patients receiving diuretics prior to initiating ramipril/hydrochlorothiazide should attempt to discontinue diuretic therapy at least 2 to 3 days prior to initiation, or at least reduce the diuretic dose; if unable to discontinue the diuretic, initiate ramipril at the lowest possible dose (eg, 1.25 mg daily). As clinically indicated may transition to ramipril/hydrochlorothiazide at an initial dose of ramipril ≤2.5 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily.
Dosage adjustment for concomitant therapy: Significant drug interactions exist, requiring dose/frequency adjustment or avoidance. Consult drug interactions database for more information.
CrCl >60 mL/minute/1.73 m2: No dosage adjustment necessary.
CrCl 30 to 60 mL/minute/1.73 m2: Initial dose: Ramipril 2.5 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily; Maximum dose: Ramipril 5 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg once daily
CrCl <30 mL/minute/1.73 m2: Use is contraindicated.
Dialysis: Use is contraindicated.
Mild-to-moderate impairment: Maximum dose: 2.5 mg of ramipril/12.5 mg hydrochlorothiazide once daily. Initiate treatment under close medical supervision.
Severe impairment: Use is contraindicated.
Refer to adult dosing. Initiate at reduced dosage and titrate cautiously.
The following adverse drug reactions and incidences are derived from product labeling unless otherwise specified. Observed with ramipril/hydrochlorothiazide. Also see individual agents.
1% to 10%:
Neuromuscular & skeletal: Back pain (1%)
Respiratory: Bronchitis (2%), cough increased (1%)
<1%, postmarketing, and/or case reports (limited to important or life-threatening): Abdominal pain, abnormal hepatic function test, acute myocardial infarction, acute renal failure, agranulocytosis, alopecia, altered sense of smell, angina pectoris, angioedema, anorexia, anxiety, apathy, aphthous stomatitis, arrhythmia, arthralgia, arthritis, asthenia, auditory disturbance, bone marrow depression, bronchospasm, burning sensation of skin, changes in liver function, chest pain, confusion, conjunctivitis, constipation, decreased appetite, decreased lacrimation, decreased libido, decreased red blood cells, dehydration, depression, diaphoresis, diarrhea, disturbance in attention, dizziness, drowsiness, dysgeusia, dyspepsia, dysphagia, dyspnea, enanthema, eosinophilia, equilibrium disturbance, erythema multiforme, erythroderma, exacerbation of psoriasis, exanthema, exfoliative dermatitis, fatigue, fever, gastritis, gastroenteritis, gastrointestinal disease, gastrointestinal pain, gingivitis, glossitis, gout, gynecomastia, headache, hemolytic anemia, hepatitis, hot flash, hypercalcemia, hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, hyperkalemia, hypersensitivity reaction, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperuricemia, hypochloremia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hyponatremia, hypotension, impotence, increased blood urea nitrogen, increased serum bilirubin, increased serum creatinine, increased serum transaminases, insomnia, interstitial nephritis, ischemic heart disease, ischemic stroke, jaundice, leukocytosis, leukopenia, maculopapular rash, metabolic alkalosis, muscle cramps, muscle rigidity, myalgia, myasthenia, myocardial infarction, nasal congestion, nausea, nervousness, neuropathy, neutropenia, nonimmune anaphylaxis, orthostatic hypotension, palpitations, pancreatitis, pancytopenia, paresthesia, pemphigus, peripheral edema, pneumonitis, polydipsia, pruritus, psoriasis, restlessness, shock, SIADH, sialorrhea, sinusitis, skin photosensitivity, skin rash, sleep disorder, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, stomach pain, syncope, systemic lupus erythematosus, tachycardia, thrombosis, tinnitus, toxic epidermal necrolysis, tremor, urticaria, vasculitis, vertigo, visual disturbances, vomiting, xerostomia
Hypersensitivity to ramipril, hydrochlorothiazide, other ACE inhibitors or thiazides, sulfonamide-derived drugs, or any other component of the formulation; patients with a history of hereditary/idiopathic angioedema with or without treatment; anuria; hemodynamically relevant bilateral or unilateral (in patients with a single kidney) renal artery stenosis; hypotensive states; hemodynamically unstable states; use within 36 hours of switching to or from sacubitril/valsartan; concomitant use of aliskiren containing drugs in patients with diabetes mellitus (type 1 or 2), moderate to severe renal impairment (GFR <60 mL/minute/1.73 m2), hyperkalemia (>5 mMol/L) and/or heart failure who are hypotensive; concomitant use of angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARBs) in patients with diabetes with end organ damage, moderate to severe kidney impairment (GFR <60 mL/minute/1.73 m2), hyperkalemia (>5 mMol/L), and/or heart failure who are hypotensive; severe hepatic impairment; severe renal impairment (CrCl <30 mL/minute/1.73 m2) or on dialysis; combination with extracorporeal treatments leading to contact of blood with negatively charged surfaces (ie, dialysis or hemofiltration with certain high-flux [eg, polyacrylonitrile] membranes and low-density lipoprotein apheresis with dextran sulfate); clinically relevant electrolyte disturbances (eg, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, or hypercalcemia); pregnancy; breastfeeding
Significant drug interactions exist, requiring dose/frequency adjustment or avoidance. Consult drug interactions database for more information.
Note: Although the FDA-approved product labeling states this medication is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to sulfonamide-containing drugs, the scientific basis of this cross-sensitivity has been challenged.
Concerns related to adverse effects:
• Angioedema: At any time during treatment (especially following first dose) angioedema may occur rarely with ACE inhibitors; it may involve the head and neck (potentially compromising airway) or the intestine (presenting with abdominal pain). Black patients may be at an increased risk. Risk may also be increased with concomitant use of mTOR inhibitor (eg, everolimus) therapy. Prolonged frequent monitoring may be required especially if tongue, glottis, or larynx are involved as they are associated with airway obstruction. Patients with a history of airway surgery may have a higher risk of airway obstruction. Aggressive early and appropriate management is critical.
• Cholestatic jaundice: A rare toxicity associated with ACE inhibitors includes cholestatic jaundice, which may progress to fulminant hepatic necrosis; discontinue if marked elevation of hepatic transaminases or jaundice occurs. Consider discontinuing therapy if symptoms of hepatic dysfunction (eg, fever, malaise, muscle pain, rash) present within the first weeks to months of therapy.
• Cough: An ACE inhibitor cough is a dry, hacking, nonproductive one that usually occurs within the first few months of treatment and should generally resolve within 1 to 4 weeks after discontinuation of the ACE inhibitor. Other causes of cough should be considered (eg, pulmonary congestion in patients with heart failure) and excluded prior to discontinuation.
• Dermatologic malignancy: Non-melanoma skin and lip cancer (basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma) has been reported with hydrochlorothiazide use; risk may be increased with cumulative use. Use with caution in patients at high risk for non-melanoma skin cancer including personal or family history of skin cancer, immunosuppressive therapy or light-colored skin. Monitor skin for new or changing lesions. Limit sunlight exposure and avoid the use of sunlamps/tanning equipment. Daily sunscreen (SPF ≥30) use, sun protective clothing and hats, and other protective measures are recommended.
• Electrolyte disturbances: Hyperkalemia may occur with ACE inhibitors; risk factors include renal dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, and concomitant use of potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, and/or potassium-containing salts. Use cautiously, if at all, with these agents and monitor potassium closely. Thiazide diuretics may cause hypokalemia, hypochloremic alkalosis, hypomagnesemia, and hyponatremia. Use is contraindicated with clinically relevant electrolyte disturbances (eg, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, or hypercalcemia).
• Gout: In certain patients with a history of gout, a familial predisposition to gout, or chronic renal failure, gout can be precipitated by hydrochlorothiazide. This risk may be increased with doses ≥25 mg (Gurwitz 1997).
• Hypersensitivity reactions: Anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions can occur with ACE inhibitors. Severe anaphylactoid reactions may be seen during hemodialysis (eg, CVVHD) with high-flux dialysis membranes (eg, AN69), and rarely, during low density lipoprotein apheresis with dextran sulfate cellulose. Rare cases of anaphylactoid reactions have been reported in patients undergoing sensitization treatment with hymenoptera (bee, wasp) venom while receiving ACE inhibitors; reactions have been avoided by temporarily interrupting ACE inhibitor therapy (≥24 hours) but have reappeared upon rechallenge. Hypersensitivity reactions may also occur with hydrochlorothiazide; risk is increased in patients with a history of allergy or bronchial asthma.
• Hypotension/syncope: Symptomatic hypotension with or without syncope can occur (usually with the first several doses); effects are most often observed in volume-depleted patients; correct volume depletion prior to initiation; close monitoring of patient is required especially with initial dosing and dosing increases; blood pressure must be lowered at a rate appropriate for the patient's clinical condition. Advise patients to use caution when driving or operating machinery during therapy initiation or with dose increases; hypotensive effects may impair ability to perform these tasks. Although dose reduction may be necessary, hypotension is not a reason for discontinuation of future ACE inhibitor use especially in patients with heart failure where a reduction in systolic blood pressure is a desirable observation.
• Neutropenia/agranulocytosis: Another ACE Inhibitor, captopril, has been associated with bone marrow suppression including rare cases of agranulocytosis, neutropenia, or leukopenia with myeloid hyperplasia. Patients with collagen vascular disease (eg, systemic lupus erythematosus) and/or renal disease are at a higher risk of developing bone marrow suppression.
• Ocular effects: Hydrochlorothiazide may cause acute transient myopia and acute angle-closure glaucoma, typically occurring within hours to weeks following initiation; discontinue therapy immediately in patients with acute decreases in visual acuity or ocular pain. Additional treatments may be needed if uncontrolled intraocular pressure persists. Risk factors may include a history of sulfonamide or penicillin allergy.
• Photosensitivity: Photosensitization may occur; discontinue use if photosensitivity reactions occur.
• Renal function deterioration: May be associated with deterioration of renal function and/or increases in serum creatinine, particularly in patients with low renal blood flow (eg, renal artery stenosis, heart failure) whose glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is dependent on efferent arteriolar vasoconstriction by angiotensin II; deterioration may result in oliguria, acute renal failure, and progressive azotemia. Small increases in serum creatinine may occur following initiation; consider discontinuation only in patients with progressive and/or significant deterioration in renal function.
• Skin cancer, nonmelanoma: Prolonged use (≥3 years) may increase the risk for squamous cell carcinoma up to 4 times and increase the risk for basal cell carcinoma up to 1.25 times compared to patients not treated with hydrochlorothiazide (Pedersen 2018; Pottegård 2017).
• Sulfonamide (“sulfa”) allergy: The FDA-approved product labeling for many medications containing a sulfonamide chemical group includes a broad contraindication in patients with a prior allergic reaction to sulfonamides. There is a potential for cross-reactivity between members of a specific class (eg, two antibiotic sulfonamides). However, concerns for cross-reactivity have previously extended to all compounds containing the sulfonamide structure (SO2NH2). An expanded understanding of allergic mechanisms indicates cross-reactivity between antibiotic sulfonamides and nonantibiotic sulfonamides may not occur or at the very least this potential is extremely low (Brackett 2004; Johnson 2005; Slatore 2004; Tornero 2004). In particular, mechanisms of cross-reaction due to antibody production (anaphylaxis) are unlikely to occur with nonantibiotic sulfonamides. T-cell-mediated (type IV) reactions (eg, maculopapular rash) are less well understood and it is not possible to completely exclude this potential based on current insights. In cases where prior reactions were severe (Stevens-Johnson syndrome/TEN), some clinicians choose to avoid exposure to these classes.
Disease-related concerns:
• Aortic stenosis: Use with caution in patients with severe aortic stenosis; may reduce coronary perfusion resulting in ischemia.
• Bariatric surgery: Dehydration: Avoid diuretics in the immediate postoperative period after bariatric surgery; electrolyte disturbances and dehydration may occur. Diuretics may be resumed, if indicated, once oral fluid intake goals are met (Ziegler 2009)
• Cardiovascular disease: Initiation of therapy in patients with ischemic heart disease or cerebrovascular disease warrants close observation due to the potential consequences posed by falling blood pressure (eg, MI, stroke). Fluid replacement, if needed, may restore blood pressure; therapy may then be resumed. Discontinue therapy in patients whose hypotension recurs.
• Collagen vascular disease: Use ACE inhibitors with caution in patients with collagen vascular disease especially with concomitant renal impairment; may be at increased risk for hematologic toxicity. Hydrochlorothiazide may cause systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) exacerbation or activation.
• Diabetes: Use hydrochlorothiazide with caution in patients with prediabetes or diabetes mellitus; may see a change in glucose control.
• Hepatic impairment: In progressive liver disease, avoid electrolyte and acid/base imbalances that might lead to hepatic encephalopathy/coma.
• Hypercalcemia: Thiazide diuretics may decrease renal calcium excretion; consider avoiding use in patients with hypercalcemia.
• Hypercholesterolemia: Use with caution in patients with moderate or high cholesterol concentrations; increased cholesterol and triglyceride levels have been reported with thiazides.
• Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with left ventricular outflow tract obstruction: Use with caution in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and left ventricular outflow tract obstruction since reduction in afterload may worsen symptoms associated with this condition.
• Parathyroid disease: Thiazide diuretics reduce calcium excretion; pathologic changes in the parathyroid glands with hypercalcemia and hypophosphatemia have been observed with prolonged use; should be discontinued prior to testing for parathyroid function.
• Renal artery stenosis: Use is contraindicated in patients with hemodynamically relevant bilateral or unilateral (in patients with a single kidney) renal artery stenosis; may be associated with oliguria, progressive azotemia, and rarely, acute renal failure and/or death.
• Renal impairment: Use ACE inhibitors with caution in pre-existing renal insufficiency; dosage adjustment may be needed. Avoid rapid dosage escalation which may lead to further renal impairment. Patients with renal impairment may be at increased risk for hematologic toxicity. Cumulative effects of hydrochlorothiazide may develop, including azotemia, in patients with impaired renal function. Avoid hydrochlorothiazide in severe renal disease (ineffective).
Special populations:
• Pregnancy: [Canadian Boxed Warning]: ACEIs can cause injury and death to the developing fetus when used in pregnancy. ACEIs should be discontinued as soon as possible once pregnancy is detected.
Other warnings/precautions:
• Surgery: In patients on chronic ACE inhibitor therapy, intraoperative hypotension may occur with induction and maintenance of general anesthesia; use with caution before, during, or immediately after major surgery. Cardiopulmonary bypass, intraoperative blood loss, or vasodilating anesthesia increases endogenous renin release. Use of ACE inhibitors perioperatively will blunt angiotensin II formation and may result in hypotension. However, discontinuation of therapy prior to surgery is controversial. If continued preoperatively, avoidance of hypotensive agents during surgery is prudent (Hillis 2011).
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Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.
Tablet, Oral:
Altace HCT: Ramipril 5 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg, Ramipril 10 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg, Ramipril 5 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, Ramipril 10 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, Ramipril 2.5 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg [contains corn starch]
Generic: Ramipril 10 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, Ramipril 10 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg, Ramipril 2.5 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, Ramipril 5 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, Ramipril 5 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg
Oral: Administer in the morning with one-half glass of water and without regard to meals. Do not chew or crush tablets.
Note: Not approved in the United States.
Hypertension: Treatment of primary hypertension.
Altace HCT may be confused with alteplase, Artane, Altace
Beers Criteria: Diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide) are identified in the Beers Criteria as a potentially inappropriate medication to be used with caution in patients 65 years and older due to the potential to cause or exacerbate syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) or hyponatremia; monitor sodium concentration closely when initiating or adjusting the dose in older adults (Beers Criteria [AGS 2023]).
ALERT: Canadian Boxed Warning: Health Canada-approved labeling includes a boxed warning. See Warnings/Precautions section for a concise summary of this information. For verbatim wording of the boxed warning, consult the product labeling.
Refer to individual components.
Note: Interacting drugs may not be individually listed below if they are part of a group interaction (eg, individual drugs within “CYP3A4 Inducers [Strong]” are NOT listed). For a complete list of drug interactions by individual drug name and detailed management recommendations, use the drug interactions program by clicking on the “Launch drug interactions program” link above.
Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects: May increase serum concentration of Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics. Risk C: Monitor
Ajmaline: Sulfonamides may increase adverse/toxic effects of Ajmaline. Specifically, the risk for cholestasis may be increased. Risk C: Monitor
Alcohol (Ethyl): May increase orthostatic hypotensive effects of Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics. Risk C: Monitor
Alfuzosin: May increase hypotensive effects of Blood Pressure Lowering Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Aliskiren: May increase hyperkalemic effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Aliskiren may increase nephrotoxic effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Aliskiren may increase hypotensive effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Management: Aliskiren use with ACEIs or ARBs in patients with diabetes is contraindicated. Combined use in other patients should be avoided, particularly when CrCl is less than 60 mL/min. If combined, monitor potassium, creatinine, and blood pressure closely. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Allopurinol: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors may increase hypersensitivity effects of Allopurinol. Risk C: Monitor
Allopurinol: Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics may increase hypersensitivity effects of Allopurinol. Risk C: Monitor
Alteplase: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors may increase adverse/toxic effects of Alteplase. Specifically, the risk for angioedema may be increased. Risk C: Monitor
Amifostine: Blood Pressure Lowering Agents may increase hypotensive effects of Amifostine. Management: When used at chemotherapy doses, hold blood pressure lowering medications for 24 hours before amifostine administration. If blood pressure lowering therapy cannot be held, do not administer amifostine. Use caution with radiotherapy doses of amifostine. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Aminolevulinic Acid (Systemic): Photosensitizing Agents may increase photosensitizing effects of Aminolevulinic Acid (Systemic). Risk X: Avoid
Aminolevulinic Acid (Topical): Photosensitizing Agents may increase photosensitizing effects of Aminolevulinic Acid (Topical). Risk C: Monitor
Amphetamines: May decrease antihypertensive effects of Antihypertensive Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers: May increase adverse/toxic effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers may increase serum concentration of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Management: Use of telmisartan and ramipril is not recommended. It is not clear if any other combination of an ACE inhibitor and an ARB would be any safer. Consider alternatives when possible. Monitor blood pressure, renal function, and potassium if combined. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Angiotensin II: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors may increase therapeutic effects of Angiotensin II. Risk C: Monitor
Antidiabetic Agents: Hyperglycemia-Associated Agents may decrease therapeutic effects of Antidiabetic Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Antidiabetic Agents: Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics may decrease therapeutic effects of Antidiabetic Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Antipsychotic Agents (Second Generation [Atypical]): Blood Pressure Lowering Agents may increase hypotensive effects of Antipsychotic Agents (Second Generation [Atypical]). Risk C: Monitor
Aprotinin: May decrease antihypertensive effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Risk C: Monitor
Arginine: May increase hypotensive effects of Blood Pressure Lowering Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Arsenic Trioxide: Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics may increase hypotensive effects of Arsenic Trioxide. Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Arsenic Trioxide. Management: When possible, avoid concurrent use of arsenic trioxide with drugs that can cause electrolyte abnormalities, such as the thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
AzaTHIOprine: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors may increase myelosuppressive effects of AzaTHIOprine. Risk C: Monitor
Barbiturates: May increase hypotensive effects of Blood Pressure Lowering Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Benperidol: May increase hypotensive effects of Blood Pressure Lowering Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Beta2-Agonists: May increase hypokalemic effects of Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics. Risk C: Monitor
Bile Acid Sequestrants: May decrease absorption of Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics. Management: Separate administration of bile acid sequestrants and oral thiazide diuretics by at least 4 hours. Monitor for decreased therapeutic effects of thiazide diuretics if coadministered with a bile acid sequestrant. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Brigatinib: May decrease antihypertensive effects of Antihypertensive Agents. Brigatinib may increase bradycardic effects of Antihypertensive Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Brimonidine (Topical): May increase hypotensive effects of Blood Pressure Lowering Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Bromperidol: May decrease hypotensive effects of Blood Pressure Lowering Agents. Blood Pressure Lowering Agents may increase hypotensive effects of Bromperidol. Risk X: Avoid
Calcium Salts: Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics may increase serum concentration of Calcium Salts. Risk C: Monitor
Cardiac Glycosides: Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics may increase adverse/toxic effects of Cardiac Glycosides. Specifically, cardiac glycoside toxicity may be enhanced by the hypokalemic and hypomagnesemic effect of thiazide diuretics. Risk C: Monitor
Corticosteroids (Systemic): May increase hypokalemic effects of Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics. Risk C: Monitor
CycloPHOSphamide: Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics may increase adverse/toxic effects of CycloPHOSphamide. Specifically, granulocytopenia may be enhanced. Risk C: Monitor
Dapoxetine: May increase orthostatic hypotensive effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Risk C: Monitor
Desmopressin: Hyponatremia-Associated Agents may increase hyponatremic effects of Desmopressin. Risk C: Monitor
Dexketoprofen: May increase adverse/toxic effects of Sulfonamides. Risk C: Monitor
Dexmethylphenidate: May decrease therapeutic effects of Antihypertensive Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Diacerein: May increase therapeutic effects of Diuretics. Specifically, the risk for dehydration or hypokalemia may be increased. Risk C: Monitor
Diazoxide Choline: May increase adverse/toxic effects of Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics. Specifically, the hyperglycemic and hyperuricemic effects may be increased. Risk C: Monitor
Diazoxide: May increase hypotensive effects of Blood Pressure Lowering Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Diazoxide: Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics may increase adverse/toxic effects of Diazoxide. Risk C: Monitor
Dichlorphenamide: Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics may increase hypokalemic effects of Dichlorphenamide. Risk C: Monitor
Dipeptidyl Peptidase-IV Inhibitors: May increase adverse/toxic effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Specifically, the risk of angioedema may be increased. Risk C: Monitor
Dofetilide: HydroCHLOROthiazide may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Dofetilide. HydroCHLOROthiazide may increase serum concentration of Dofetilide. Risk X: Avoid
Drospirenone-Containing Products: May increase hyperkalemic effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Risk C: Monitor
DULoxetine: Blood Pressure Lowering Agents may increase hypotensive effects of DULoxetine. Risk C: Monitor
EPINEPHrine (Systemic): Diuretics may increase arrhythmogenic effects of EPINEPHrine (Systemic). Diuretics may decrease vasopressor effects of EPINEPHrine (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor
Everolimus: May increase adverse/toxic effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Specifically, the risk of angioedema may be increased. Risk C: Monitor
Ferric Gluconate: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors may increase adverse/toxic effects of Ferric Gluconate. Risk C: Monitor
Ferric Hydroxide Polymaltose Complex: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors may increase adverse/toxic effects of Ferric Hydroxide Polymaltose Complex. Specifically, the risk for angioedema or allergic reactions may be increased. Risk C: Monitor
Finerenone: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors may increase hyperkalemic effects of Finerenone. Risk C: Monitor
Flunarizine: May increase therapeutic effects of Antihypertensive Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Gelatin (Succinylated): Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors may increase adverse/toxic effects of Gelatin (Succinylated). Specifically, the risk of a paradoxical hypotensive reaction may be increased. Risk C: Monitor
Grass Pollen Allergen Extract (5 Grass Extract): Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors may increase adverse/toxic effects of Grass Pollen Allergen Extract (5 Grass Extract). Specifically, ACE inhibitors may increase the risk of severe allergic reaction to Grass Pollen Allergen Extract (5 Grass Extract). Risk X: Avoid
Heparin: May increase hyperkalemic effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Risk C: Monitor
Heparins (Low Molecular Weight): May increase hyperkalemic effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Risk C: Monitor
Herbal Products with Blood Pressure Increasing Effects: May decrease antihypertensive effects of Antihypertensive Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Herbal Products with Blood Pressure Lowering Effects: May increase hypotensive effects of Blood Pressure Lowering Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Hypotension-Associated Agents: Blood Pressure Lowering Agents may increase hypotensive effects of Hypotension-Associated Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Icatibant: May decrease antihypertensive effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Risk C: Monitor
Iloperidone: May increase hypotensive effects of Blood Pressure Lowering Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Indoramin: May increase hypotensive effects of Antihypertensive Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Ipragliflozin: May increase adverse/toxic effects of Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics. Specifically, the risk for intravascular volume depletion may be increased. Risk C: Monitor
Iron Dextran Complex: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors may increase adverse/toxic effects of Iron Dextran Complex. Specifically, patients receiving an ACE inhibitor may be at an increased risk for anaphylactic-type reactions. Risk C: Monitor
Isocarboxazid: May increase antihypertensive effects of Antihypertensive Agents. Risk X: Avoid
Isocarboxazid: May increase hypotensive effects of Diuretics. Risk X: Avoid
Ivabradine: Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics may increase arrhythmogenic effects of Ivabradine. Risk C: Monitor
Lanthanum: May decrease serum concentration of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Management: Administer angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors at least two hours before or after lanthanum. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Levodopa-Foslevodopa: Blood Pressure Lowering Agents may increase hypotensive effects of Levodopa-Foslevodopa. Risk C: Monitor
Levosulpiride: Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics may increase adverse/toxic effects of Levosulpiride. Risk X: Avoid
Licorice: May increase hypokalemic effects of Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics. Risk C: Monitor
Lithium: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors may increase serum concentration of Lithium. Management: Lithium dosage reductions will likely be needed following the addition of an ACE inhibitor. Monitor for increased concentrations/toxic effects of lithium if an ACE inhibitor is initiated/dose increased, or if switching between ACE inhibitors. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Lithium: Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics may decrease excretion of Lithium. Management: Reduce the lithium dose if coadministered with thiazide or thiazide-like diuretics. Monitor serum lithium levels during coadministration with thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Loop Diuretics: May increase hypotensive effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Loop Diuretics may increase nephrotoxic effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Risk C: Monitor
Loop Diuretics: May increase hypotensive effects of Antihypertensive Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Lormetazepam: May increase hypotensive effects of Blood Pressure Lowering Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Mecamylamine: Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics may increase adverse/toxic effects of Mecamylamine. Management: Consider avoiding the use of mecamylamine and thiazide diuretics. If combined, mecamylamine prescribing information suggests reducing the mecamylamine dose by 50% in order to avoid excessive hypotension. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Metergoline: May decrease antihypertensive effects of Blood Pressure Lowering Agents. Blood Pressure Lowering Agents may increase orthostatic hypotensive effects of Metergoline. Risk C: Monitor
Methenamine: Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics may decrease therapeutic effects of Methenamine. Risk C: Monitor
Methotrexate: HydroCHLOROthiazide may increase nephrotoxic effects of Methotrexate. Risk C: Monitor
Methoxsalen (Systemic): Photosensitizing Agents may increase photosensitizing effects of Methoxsalen (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor
Methylphenidate: May decrease antihypertensive effects of Antihypertensive Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Molsidomine: May increase hypotensive effects of Blood Pressure Lowering Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Multivitamins/Fluoride (with ADE): May increase hypercalcemic effects of Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics. Risk C: Monitor
Multivitamins/Minerals (with ADEK, Folate, Iron): Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics may increase hypercalcemic effects of Multivitamins/Minerals (with ADEK, Folate, Iron). Risk C: Monitor
Multivitamins/Minerals (with AE, No Iron): Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics may increase serum concentration of Multivitamins/Minerals (with AE, No Iron). Specifically, thiazide diuretics may decrease the excretion of calcium, and continued concomitant use can also result in metabolic alkalosis. Risk C: Monitor
Naftopidil: May increase hypotensive effects of Blood Pressure Lowering Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Neuromuscular-Blocking Agents (Nondepolarizing): Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics may increase neuromuscular-blocking effects of Neuromuscular-Blocking Agents (Nondepolarizing). Risk C: Monitor
Nicergoline: May increase hypotensive effects of Blood Pressure Lowering Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Nicorandil: May increase hyperkalemic effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Risk C: Monitor
Nicorandil: May increase hypotensive effects of Blood Pressure Lowering Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Nitroprusside: Blood Pressure Lowering Agents may increase hypotensive effects of Nitroprusside. Risk C: Monitor
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Topical): May decrease therapeutic effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Risk C: Monitor
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Topical): May decrease therapeutic effects of Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics. Risk C: Monitor
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents: May decrease antihypertensive effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors may increase adverse/toxic effects of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents. Specifically, the combination may result in a significant decrease in renal function. Risk C: Monitor
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents: May decrease therapeutic effects of Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics. Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics may increase nephrotoxic effects of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Obinutuzumab: May increase hypotensive effects of Blood Pressure Lowering Agents. Management: Consider temporarily withholding blood pressure lowering medications beginning 12 hours prior to obinutuzumab infusion and continuing until 1 hour after the end of the infusion. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Opioid Agonists: May increase adverse/toxic effects of Diuretics. Opioid Agonists may decrease therapeutic effects of Diuretics. Risk C: Monitor
Palopegteriparatide: Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics may increase therapeutic effects of Palopegteriparatide. Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics may decrease therapeutic effects of Palopegteriparatide. Risk C: Monitor
Pentoxifylline: May increase hypotensive effects of Blood Pressure Lowering Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Perazine: May increase hypotensive effects of Antihypertensive Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Pholcodine: Blood Pressure Lowering Agents may increase hypotensive effects of Pholcodine. Risk C: Monitor
Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors: May increase hypotensive effects of Blood Pressure Lowering Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Piperacillin: May increase hypokalemic effects of Diuretics. Risk C: Monitor
Polyethylene Glycol-Electrolyte Solution: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors may increase nephrotoxic effects of Polyethylene Glycol-Electrolyte Solution. Risk C: Monitor
Polyethylene Glycol-Electrolyte Solution: Diuretics may increase nephrotoxic effects of Polyethylene Glycol-Electrolyte Solution. Risk C: Monitor
Porfimer: Photosensitizing Agents may increase photosensitizing effects of Porfimer. Risk X: Avoid
Potassium Salts: May increase hyperkalemic effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Risk C: Monitor
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics: May increase hyperkalemic effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Risk C: Monitor
Prazosin: Antihypertensive Agents may increase hypotensive effects of Prazosin. Risk C: Monitor
Pregabalin: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors may increase adverse/toxic effects of Pregabalin. Specifically, the risk of angioedema may be increased. Risk C: Monitor
Promazine: Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Promazine. Risk X: Avoid
Prostacyclin Analogues: May increase hypotensive effects of Blood Pressure Lowering Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Quinagolide: May increase hypotensive effects of Blood Pressure Lowering Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Racecadotril: May increase adverse/toxic effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Specifically, the risk for angioedema may be increased with this combination. Risk C: Monitor
Ranolazine: May increase adverse/toxic effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Risk C: Monitor
Reboxetine: May increase hypokalemic effects of Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics. Risk C: Monitor
Sacubitril: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors may increase adverse/toxic effects of Sacubitril. Specifically, the risk of angioedema may be increased with this combination. Risk X: Avoid
Salicylates: May decrease therapeutic effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Salicylates may increase nephrotoxic effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Risk C: Monitor
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor: May increase hyponatremic effects of Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics. Risk C: Monitor
Silodosin: May increase hypotensive effects of Blood Pressure Lowering Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Sirolimus Products: May increase adverse/toxic effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Specifically, the risk for angioedema may be increased. Risk C: Monitor
Sodium Phosphates: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors may increase nephrotoxic effects of Sodium Phosphates. Specifically, the risk of acute phosphate nephropathy may be enhanced. Risk C: Monitor
Sodium Phosphates: Diuretics may increase nephrotoxic effects of Sodium Phosphates. Specifically, the risk of acute phosphate nephropathy may be enhanced. Risk C: Monitor
Sotagliflozin: HydroCHLOROthiazide may decrease therapeutic effects of Sotagliflozin. Sotagliflozin may decrease serum concentration of HydroCHLOROthiazide. Risk C: Monitor
Sparsentan: May increase adverse/toxic effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Risk X: Avoid
Tacrolimus (Systemic): Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors may increase hyperkalemic effects of Tacrolimus (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor
Temsirolimus: May increase adverse/toxic effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Specifically, the risk of angioedema may be increased. Risk C: Monitor
Terazosin: Antihypertensive Agents may increase hypotensive effects of Terazosin. Risk C: Monitor
Tolvaptan: May increase hyperkalemic effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Risk C: Monitor
Topiramate: Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics may increase hypokalemic effects of Topiramate. Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics may increase serum concentration of Topiramate. Risk C: Monitor
Toremifene: Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics may increase hypercalcemic effects of Toremifene. Risk C: Monitor
Trimethoprim: May increase hyperkalemic effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Management: Consider avoiding coadministration if possible. If combined, monitor serum potassium closely, particularly for patients with other risk factors (eg, renal impairment, older age, and other medications that increase potassium. Risk X: Avoid
Urapidil: And Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors may interact via an unclear mechanism. Management: Avoid concomitant use of urapidil and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Urokinase: May increase adverse/toxic effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Specifically, the risk of angioedema may be increased. Risk C: Monitor
Verteporfin: Photosensitizing Agents may increase photosensitizing effects of Verteporfin. Risk C: Monitor
Vitamin D Analogs: Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics may increase hypercalcemic effects of Vitamin D Analogs. Risk C: Monitor
See individual agents.
[Canadian Boxed Warning]: When used in pregnancy, angiotensin converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors can cause injury or even death of the developing fetus. When pregnancy is detected ramipril/hydrochlorothiazide should be discontinued as soon as possible.
Refer to individual monographs for additional information.
Ramipril and thiazide diuretics are found in breast milk. Use in breastfeeding women is contraindicated. See individual agents.
Blood pressure; BUN, serum creatinine; electrolytes (more frequent serum potassium in patients with renal impairment), glucose, and uric acid regularly; CBC with differential periodically (more frequently if patient has collagen vascular disease and/or renal impairment or is taking medications known to affect blood counts); new or changing skin lesions.
See individual agents.
