MONOPRIL (FOSINOPRIL)

Monopril Information

Monopril is a popular medicine that is also widely known under the name of Fosinopril. This medicine belongs to a wide group of drugs that are called ACE inhibitors (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors). This drug is commonly prescribed in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).

Monopril Indications

Monopril Warnings

You should not start a treatment with this drug if you have allergic reactions to this medicine or to any other ACE inhibitor (for example moexipril (Univasc), captopril (Capoten), benazepril (Lotensin), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), enalapril (Vasotec), ramipril (Altace), quinapril (Accupril), perindopril (Aceon), or trandolapril (Mavik). Before you start a treatment with this medicine you should alert your personal physician if you have:

• kidney disorders (or if you currently are on dialysis);
• congestive heart failure or other types of heart disorders;
• liver disease;
• diabetes;
• a connective tissue disorder like Marfan syndrome, scleroderma, Sjogren's syndrome, lupus, or rheumatoid arthritis.

If you are suffering from any of the medical conditions that have been listed here, you may not be allowed to start taking Monopril, or you may have to take in a lower dose of this medicine. Fosinopril is a category D FDA pregnancy medicine. If you are pregnant (or if you plan to be so soon), you should not start a treatment with this medicine without your physician’s approval, because this drug is known to harm a growing fetus. During your treatment with Monopril, it is strongly recommended that you should use an efficient birth control form. It is known that this medicine’s main ingredients are able to pass into breastmilk. You should ask your personal physician if it is safe to take this medicine if you are breastfeeding an infant. Ask a pediatrician if you may give this medicine to a child under the age of 6.

A treatment with Monopril is known to sometimes cause unwanted side effects that may impair your reactions or your thinking. During your intake of this medicine, you should be careful while driving, operating complicated devices or performing any hazardous activities (that employ physical and mental alertness). Some of this medicine’s side effects may cause dehydration, thus leading to electrolyte disorders, low blood pressure, and sometimes even kidney failure. During your treatment with Monopril you should drink plenty of water (or other liquids).   

Monopril Intake Guidelines

Ask your doctor how and when it is best that you use Monopril. You must not disobey any of his or her instructions. If you fail to understand any of them, you should ask a pharmacist, a doctor or a nurse for further advice and recommendations. It is recommended that you consult the drug’s label before you start taking it.

Each dose of Monopril should be accompanied by a glass of water. You may take this medicine either on an empty or on a full stomach, as it is not known to cause stomach upset. To ensure that your treatment with this medicine is paying off, you personal physician might ask you to have regular blood pressure tests. You should not miss any of your doctor appointments. You should also have your liver functions and your kidneys regularly checked during your intake of Monopril. If you are planning to have a surgery, you must alert the surgeon that you are taking this medicine. You must not stop your treatment with this medicine without your physician’s consent even if you start to feel better after a few days of treatment. This drug ought to be stores away from moisture and heat, at the average room temperature. Keep it in a place that is far from the reach of pets and children.

Monopril Dosage

Monopril Overdose

If you suspect that you might be suffering from an overdose with Monopril, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. Alert your local poison control centre as soon as possible and inform your personal physician at once. Monopril overdose symptoms could include light-headedness, dizziness or fainting.

Monopril Missed Dose

In order to get the proper results from your treatment with this medicine, you should take it on a regular basis. If you miss one of your prescribed doses of this drug, you should take it as soon as you recall. If it is time for another dose, simply skip the one that you have missed and continue with your regular dosing schedule.

Monopril Side Effects

You should seek emergency medical care if you develop any of these signs of allergies: hives; breathing difficulties; severe stomach pain; swelling of your face, tongue, lips, or throat. Alert your doctor immediately once if you experience any of these severe side effects:

• fainting, feeling light-headed;
• less or no urine at all;
• fever, body aches, chills, flu symptoms;
• pale skin, easy bleeding or bruising;
• severe blistering, red skin rash, peeling;
• tired feeling, pounding or fast heartbeat, muscle weakness;
• chest pain;
• rapid weight gain, swelling;
• jaundice (yellowing of the eyes or of the skin).

Other less serious, but more common side effects are:

• cough;
• joint or muscle pain;
• dizziness, headache, drowsiness;
• nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, constipation;
• mild rash or skin itching.

If you experience these side effects or any other unusual or bothersome effects during your treatment with Monopril, you must alert your doctor immediately.

Monopril Drug Reactions

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