| Monopril (Fosinopril sodium) |
How do I use Monopril? For better results Monopril can be taken 1 hour before meals; but it can also be taken with food if it upsets your stomach. Take this medicine precisely as prescribed by your doctor. What are the potential side effects from Monopril? The exact side effects are not predictable. Check with your doctor if it is safe for you to go on with Monopril. Less frequent or rare side effects may include: Changes in appetite and weight, changes in sexual performance, chest pain, confusion, constipation, decreased sex drive, diarrhea, difficulty swallowing, distended abdomen, drowsiness, dry mouth, excessive sweating, eye irritation, fainting, fatigue, gas, gout, headache, heartburn, heart rhythm disturbances, hives, itching, kidney failure, liver inflammation, memory disturbances. What should I discuss with my doctor before taking Monopril? Seek advice from your doctor if you have any of the following conditions: If you are sensitive to, or have ever had an allergic reaction to, Monopril or other ACE inhibitors such as Accupril or Zestril. If you are pregnant your doctor will probably discontinue the use of Monopril. If you plan to become pregnant and are taking Monopril, contact your doctor immediately to discuss the potential hazard to your unborn child. Monopril appears in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. What is the recommended dose for Monopril? High Blood Pressure: The standard initial dose is 10 milligrams, taken once a day, either alone or when added to a diuretic. Dosage, after blood pressure is adjusted, should be 20 to 40 milligrams a day in a single dose. Discontinue diuretic, if possible, before using Monopril. If not, your physician may give an initial dose of 10 milligrams under his supervision before any further medication is prescribed. The standard dose is 10 milligrams once a day, with diuretics and possibly digitalis. Your doctor will gradually increase the dose to one that works for you--usually between 20 milligrams daily and the maximum dose of 40 milligrams per day. If your kidneys are impaired you will probably start with a dose of 5 milligrams. What should I do in case of an overdose with Monopril? The principal effect of a Monopril overdose is likely to be a sudden drop in blood pressure. |
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