Mavik

Mavik Information

Mavik belongs to the class of drugs known as ACE or angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors. It performs by preventing a chemical in your blood known as angiotensin I from changing into a more potent form that increases salt and water retention in the body. Mavik also widens your blood vessels, thereby reducing blood pressure.

Mavik Indications

Mavik is primarily used in controlling high blood pressure. Mavik can be used in treating heart failure or dysfunction following a heart attack. Mavik may also be used for purposes such as those not indicated here in this guide.

Mavik Warnings

Mavik should not be taken without the doctor’s permission if you have had a previous allergic reaction to it or to any drugs similar to it.

Mavik can cause injury or sometimes even death to an unborn child. Do not take Mavik when you are pregnant or planning to be pregnant. Inform your doctor immediately at the first signs of pregnancy if you are taking Mavik.

Mavik is known to pass to breast milk and therefore to a nursing infant. Do not take Mavik if you are nursing a child without your doctor’s consent.

Mavik Intake Guidelines

Mavik should be taken exactly as directed by your doctor. If there are matters that you do not understand refer to your pharmacist, nurse or physician and ask him or her to explain those matters to you.

Mavik may be taken with or without food and is recommended to be taken at about the same time each dose.

Make sure to follow all of your doctor’s advise and instructions when taking Mavik.

Mavik Dosage

Dosage of Mavik should be obtained from your doctor. Dosage may vary from person to person with regards to a variety of factors such as age, severity of condition and others. Do not take in more or less of Mavik so as not to alter its effects and to prevent overdose.

Mavik Overdose

Symptoms of overdose of Mavik include the following:

Lightheadedness
Dizziness

If you have taken more than what is recommended of Mavik and experience any of these symptoms, you may be experiencing overdose. Seek immediate medical attention or call poison control. Inform your doctor afterwards.

Mavik Missed Dose

Doses of Mavik should not be missed. If a dose is missed, however, take it as soon as remembered. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and take the subsequent doses according to schedule. Do not take a double dose of Mavik unless otherwise instructed by your doctor.

Mavik Side Effects

Mavik may have any of the following side effects or allergic reactions :

Abdominal pain
Anxiety
Bloating
Chest pain
Constipation
Cough
Cramps
Decreased sex drive
Diarrhea
Difficult or labored breathing
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Fainting
Flushing
fluid retention
Gout
impotence
indigestion
insomnia
itching
low blood pressure
muscle cramps
nosebleed
pains in arms and legs
palpitations
rash
severe skin disease
slowed heartbeat
swelling of face and lips
swelling of tongue and throat
swelling of arms or legs
throat inflammation
upper respiratory infection
vertigo
vomiting
yellow eyes and skin

If you experience any of these side effects, continue using the product but inform your doctor immediately.

Other side effects may also occur when you take Mavik. Inform your doctor if you experience anything unusual while or after taking Mavik.

Mavik Drug Reactions

Mavik may react with the following drugs:

Diuretics
Aldactone, Dyazide, and Moduretic
Lithium
Potassium preparations

Other drugs my also interact with Mavik. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medications other than Mavik such as vitamins, minerals, and even herbal products.