fosinopril
Pronunciation: foe SIN oh pril
Fosinopril Sodium
10 mg, rectangular, white, imprinted with 9 3, 72 22
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Fosinopril Sodium
20 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with 93, 7223
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Fosinopril Sodium
40 mg, round, white, imprinted with 93, 7224
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Fosinopril Sodium
10 mg, oval, white, imprinted with E41
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Fosinopril Sodium
20 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with E42
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Fosinopril Sodium
40 mg, round, white, imprinted with E 47
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Fosinopril Sodium
10 mg, round, white, imprinted with IG, 200
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Fosinopril Sodium
20 mg, round, white, imprinted with I G, 201
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Fosinopril Sodium
40 mg, round, white, imprinted with I G, 202
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Fosinopril Sodium
40 mg, round, white, imprinted with E 47
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Fosinopril Sodium
20 mg, round, white, imprinted with IG, 201
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Fosinopril Sodium
10 mg, round, white, imprinted with IG, 200
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Fosinopril Sodium
20 mg, round, white, imprinted with IG, 201
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Fosinopril Sodium
40 mg, round, white, imprinted with IG, 202
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Fosinopril Sodium
10 mg, peanut, white, imprinted with APO, FOS-10
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Fosinopril Sodium
10 mg, diamond, white, imprinted with 10, 2737
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Fosinopril Sodium
20 mg, oval, white, imprinted with APO, FOS-20
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Fosinopril Sodium
40 mg, round, white, imprinted with APO, FOS 40
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Monopril
10 mg, diamond, white, imprinted with BMS, MONOPRIL 10
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Monopril
20 mg, oval, white, imprinted with BMS, MONOPRIL 20
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Monopril
40 mg, hexagonal, white, imprinted with BMS, MONOPRIL 40
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What is the most important information I should know about fosinopril?
Do not use if you are pregnant. Stop using this medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines. Some drugs should not be used with fosinopril.
What is fosinopril?
Fosinopril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure in adults and children at least 6 years old.
Fosinopril is also used in adults to treat congestive heart failure.
Fosinopril may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking fosinopril?
You should not use fosinopril if you are allergic to it or to any other ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitor such as captopril, benazepril, enalapril, lisinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, ramipril, or trandolapril.
If you have diabetes, do not take fosinopril together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
Do not take fosinopril within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubitril (such as Entresto)
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- severe allergic reaction such as angioedema;
- heart disease, heart problems such as a recent heart attack;
- stomach pain;
- low blood pressure;
- if you are on a low-salt diet;
- liver disease; or
- kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis).
You may also need to avoid taking fosinopril with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
Stop using this medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Fosinopril can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you use the medicine during your second or third trimester.
Do not breastfeed.
How should I take fosinopril?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
You may take fosinopril with or without food.
Call your doctor if you have ongoing vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual. You can easily become dehydrated while taking fosinopril. This can lead to very low blood pressure, an electrolyte imbalance, or kidney failure.
Your blood pressure will need to be checked often and you may need frequent blood tests.
This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using fosinopril.
If you have high blood pressure, keep using this medicine even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms.
Tell your doctor if you have a planned surgery.
Store tightly closed at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and light.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
What should I avoid while taking fosinopril?
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.
Do not take potassium supplements or use salt substitutes, unless your doctor has told you to.
Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise, in hot weather, or by not drinking enough fluids. Follow your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink. In some cases, drinking too much liquid can be as unsafe as not drinking enough.
What are the possible side effects of fosinopril?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, severe stomach pain, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
- kidney problems --swelling, urinating less, feeling tired or short of breath;
- low white blood cell counts --fever, mouth sores, skin sores, sore throat, cough;
- high blood potassium --nausea, weakness, tingly feeling, chest pain, irregular heartbeats, loss of movement; or
- liver problems --loss of appetite, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Common side effects may include:
- chest pain, cough, runny or stuffy nose;
- muscle or joint pain, weakness;
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; or
- dizziness, low blood pressure.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect fosinopril?
Fosinopril can harm your kidneys, especially if you also use certain medicines for infections, cancer, or osteoporosis.
Avoid taking an antacid within 2 hours before or after you take fosinopril.
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:
- a diuretic or "water pill" that may increase blood potassium such as spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride;
- medicine to prevent organ transplant rejection such as temsirolimus, sirolimus, or everolimus;
- NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) --aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others; or
- heart or blood pressure medication.
This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect fosinopril, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Where can I get more information?
Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about fosinopril.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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