Monopril
side effects, nutrient depletions, herbal interactions and health notes:
Data provided by Applied Health
• Avoid consuming excessive potassium in foods and supplements when taking Monopril. Ask your physician or pharmacist for more information about electrolyte balance.1
• The use of alcohol should be limited.2
• Monopril may contribute to a deficiency in zinc. Supplementation may be considered.3
• Some herbs possess cardiac or hypotensive properties that may intensify the action of Monopril, resulting in an excessive lowering of blood pressure or increased side effects. Such herbs include: black hellebore, calamus, cereus, cola, coltsfoot, devil's claw, European mistletoe, fenugreek, fumitory, digitalis leaf, hedge mustard, figwort, lily of the valley roots, motherwort, pleurisy root, squill bulb leaf scales, white horehound, mate, scotch broom flower, shepherd's purse, and wild carrot4
• Avoid natural licorice products, Ginseng, and Ephedra (Ma huang), which may contribute to high blood pressure.5
References1 Burnakis TG & Mioduch HJ: Combined therapy with captopril and potassium supplementation. A potential for hyperkalemia. Arch Intern Med 1984; 144:2371-2372.
1 Good CB, McDermott L, McCloskey B. Diet and serum potassium in patients on ACE inhibitors. JAMA 1995;274:538.
1 Pronsky, Z Food Medication Interactions, 11th edition, 1999
2 Pronsky, ZM: Food-Medication Interactions, 11th edition, 1999
3 Golik A, Zaidenstein R, Dishi V, et al: Effects of captopril and enalapril on zinc metabolism in hypertensive patients, J Am Coll Nutr, 1998, 17(1):75-8.
3 Golik A, Modai D, Averbukh Z, et al: Zinc metabolism in patients treated with captopril versus enalapril, Metabolism, 1990, 39(7): 665-7.
4 Newall CA, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines: A Guide for Health-care Professionals. London: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
4 Facts and Comparisons, Review of Natural Products, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
4 PDR for Herbal Medicines, 2nd edition, Medical Economics Company, 2000
5 Pronsky, ZM: Food-Medication Interactions, 11th edition, 1999
5 Brinker, F Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998
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The information in Drug Watch is provided as a courtesy to NewsTarget readers by Applied Health Solutions in cooperation with Healthway Solutions. Although the information is presented with scientific references, we do not wish to imply that this represents a comprehensive list of considerations about any specific drug, herb or nutrient. Nor should this information be considered a substitute for the advice of your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare practitioner. Please read the disclaimer about the intentions and limitations of the information provided on these pages. It is important to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all other drugs and nutritional supplements that you are taking if they are recommending a new medication. Copyright © 2007 by Applied Health Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.
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