Lotensin HCT and Methenamine
Determining the interaction of Lotensin HCT and Methenamine and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:HydroCHLOROthiazide may reduce the effectiveness of methenamine in treating your condition. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Professional:GENERALLY AVOID: Agents that can alkalinize the urine such as thiazide diuretics, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, and antacids may decrease the antibacterial effectiveness of methenamine by inhibiting its conversion to formaldehyde. Methenamine is most effectively converted in an acidic milieu of pH less than 5.5.
MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of methenamine-containing preparations with thiazide diuretics, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, or large doses of antacids should be avoided if possible. Otherwise, frequent urine pH testing may be considered. Some methenamine products may be used with antacids if dosing times are separated by at least one hour. Consult the manufacturer's product labeling for specific recommendations.
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- Kevorkian C, Merritt J, Ilstrup D "Methenamine mandelate with acidification: an effective urinary antiseptic in patients with neurogenic bladder." Mayo Clin Proc 59 (1984): 523
- Sand TE, Jacobsen S "Effect of urine pH and flow on renal clearance of methotrexate." Eur J Clin Pharmacol 19 (1981): 453-6
- "Product Information. Hyophen (benzoic acid/hyoscy/methen/mblue/phenylsal)." BioComp Pharma, San Antonio, TX.
- "Product Information. Hiprex (methenamine)." Hoechst Marion-Roussel Inc, Kansas City, MO.
Generic Name: benazepril / hydrochlorothiazide
Brand name: Lotensin HCT
Synonyms: n.a.
Generic Name: methenamine
Brand name: Hiprex, Mandelamine, Urex
Synonyms: n.a.
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
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