Quinapril Hydrochloridehydrochlorothiazide + Lithium Interaction

Majorinteraction on record

Description

Increased serum lithium levels and symptoms of lithium toxicity reported with ACE inhibitors; thiazides further reduce lithium renal clearance, increasing toxicity risk.

Mechanism

Reduced renal clearance of lithium by both ACE inhibitor and thiazide diuretic

Source: NLP:quinapril hydrochloride/hydrochlorothiazide