Cesium - Lotensin HCT (Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide) Interaction

Interaction Details

Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide is classified as belonging to the following category: Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, taking cesium concomitantly with other drugs that deplete potassium, such as diuretics, may increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Cesium supplements have been associated with hypokalemia in many case reports.

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Likelihood of Occurrence

Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists

References

• Sartori HE. Nutrients and cancer: an introduction to cesium therapy. Pharmacol Biochem Behav 1984;21:7-10.
• Neulieb R. Effect of oral intake of cesium chloride: a single case report. Pharmacol Biochem Behav 1984;21:15-6.
• Lyon AW, Mayhew WJ. Cesium toxicity: A case of self-treatment by alternate therapy gone awry. Ther Drug Monit 2003;25:114-6.
• FDA alerts health care professionals of significant safety risks associated with cesium chloride. FDA: Human Drug Compounding. July 23,2018. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/human-drug-compounding/fda-alerts-health-care-professionals-significant-sa
• Public Health Alert Concerning Dietary Supplements Containing Cesium Salts. FDA Dietary Supplement Products & Ingredients. February 5, 2020. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/food/dietary-supplement-products-ingredients/public-health-alert-concerning-diet

Cesium - More Interactions

Cesium interacts with 251 drugs

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