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captopril · Medicine question

Why is captopril contraindicated with sacubitril/valsartan?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Captopril is contraindicated with sacubitril/valsartan because concomitant use increases the risk of angioedema.

Sources for this answer

Captopril 5mg/5ml Oral SolutionMartindale Pharma, an Ethypharm Group Company · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 7Document updated 3 March 2026

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