Fosinopril is a medication to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). This drug can also be used in the treatment ofano heart failure. Fosinopril can be used as monotherapy or incombinationright with other drugs.
Fosinopril belongs to the class antihypertensive drug ACE inhibitors. This drug works by inhibiting the conversion or conversion of angiotensin I to II .. This way of working will help relax the muscles of the blood vessels, so that the blood vessels dilate, blood flow becomes smoother, and blood pressure can decrease.
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What is Fosinopril
| group | Prescription drugs |
| Category | ACE inhibitor |
| Benefit | Treat hypertension and heart failure |
| Consumed by | Adults and children |
| Fosinopril for pregnant and lactating women | Category D:There is positive evidence of risks to the human fetus, but the benefits may outweigh the risks, for example in dealing with life-threatening situations. Fosinopril may be absorbed into breast milk. If you are breastfeeding, do not use this medicine without telling your doctor. |
| Drug form | Tablet |
Precautions Before Taking Fosinopril
Before taking this drug, you need to pay attention to the following:
- Tell your doctor about any allergies you have. Fosinopril should not be given to patients who are allergic to this drug or ACE inhibitor others, such as captopril.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have had angioedema, liver disease, cirrhosis, kidney disease, hyperkalemia, heart failure, diabetes, Marfan syndrome, lupus, or scleroderma.
- Tell your doctor if you are on regular dialysis or are on a low-salt diet.
- If you are planning to have surgery or certain medical procedures, tell your doctor that you are taking fosinopril.
- Do not drive a vehicle or perform activities that require alertness, after taking fosinopril, as this medicine may cause dizziness.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking any medications, herbal products, or supplements, including potassium supplements.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy. Use effective contraception while on treatment with fosinopril.
- See your doctor right away if you have an allergic drug reaction, serious side effect, or overdose after taking fosinopril.
Dosage and Instructions for Use of Fosinopril
The following are general doses of fosinopril based on the patient's condition and age:
Condition:Heart failure
- Mature: 10 mg, 1 time a day. The dose may be increased to a maximum of 40 mg, once daily. For patients at risk for hypotension, the dose may be initiated at 5 mg once daily.
Condition: Hypertension
- Mature: 10 mg, 1 time a day. The first dose is given before bedtime to avoid a drastic drop in blood pressure. The maintenance dose is 10–40 mg, once daily.
- Children weighing >50 kg: 5–10 mg, once daily.
How to Take Fosinopril Correctly
Follow the doctor's advice and read the information listed on the medicine package before taking fosinopril. Do not reduce or increase the dose without consulting your doctor first.
Fosinopril should be taken on an empty stomach or 1 hour before a meal. You can take it with food if you feel stomach pain when taking the medicine on an empty stomach.
Try to take fosinopril at the same time every day for maximum treatment. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
During treatment with fosinopril, follow the control schedule given by the doctor, so that the response to therapy and treatment can be monitored.
If you forget to take fosinopril, it is advisable to take it immediately if the gap with the next consumption schedule is not too close. If it is close, ignore it and do not double the dose.
To help lower blood pressure, while taking medication, you should adopt a healthy lifestyle by limiting the consumption of foods high in salt, exercising regularly for at least 30 minutes every day, and not smoking or consuming alcohol.
Store fosinopril in a dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep this medicine out of reach of children.
Fosinopril Interactions with Other Drugs
The following are some of the drug interactions that can occur when fosinopril is used together with other drugs:
- Increased risk of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal failure when used with aliskiren, candesartan, or irbesartan
- Increased levels and toxic effects of lithium
- Increased risk of developing hyperkalemia when used with potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements
- Decreased blood levels of fosinopril when used with antacids
- Increased risk of kidney damage if used with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Increased risk of nitritoid reactions such as facial flushing, nausea, vomiting, and low blood pressure if used with gold-based drugs, such as sodium aurothiomalate
Side Effects and Dangers of Fosinopril
Some of the side effects that can occur after taking fosinopril are:
- Dizziness or headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea or stomach ache
- Cough
- Unusual tired
Check with your doctor if the side effects above do not subside immediately or are getting worse. You need to see a doctor immediately if you experience an allergic drug reaction or more serious side effects, such as:
- Swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, or feet
- Chest pain, fast heart rate, or irregular heartbeat
- Infrequent urination or volume
- Dizziness so heavy that you want to faint
- Infectious diseases that can be characterized by symptoms, such as fever, chills, or sore throat
- Impaired liver function that can be characterized by certain symptoms, such as jaundice, dark urine, severe stomach pain, or loss of appetite
