Contraindicated during pregnancy
Do not use this medicine during pregnancy.
Leaflet FOSIRAN 20mg tablets
- Product code:
- W42759002
- Quantity:
- 30
- Indicated for:
- hypertension
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- fosinopril (ACE inhibitor)
- ATC
- C09AA09 — Cardiovascular system | Ace inhibitors, plain
Precautions:
Hypotension / fall risk
May lower blood pressure and increase the risk of falls.
Major drug interactions
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Requires periodic laboratory tests
Periodic laboratory tests may be required during treatment.
Electrolyte disturbances
This medicine may change blood electrolyte levels.
Fosinopril is a medication used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, which work by relaxing blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow and reducing blood pressure.
Fosinopril is usually taken as oral tablets, and the dosage is adjusted by the doctor based on the patient's needs. It is important to take the medication regularly, as prescribed, to achieve the best results.
Common side effects include dizziness, dry cough, fatigue, and headaches. In rare cases, it may cause severe allergic reactions, such as swelling of the face, lips, or throat, which require immediate medical attention. Patients with kidney or liver conditions should use this medication with caution.
Fosinopril is an effective treatment for managing blood pressure and preventing cardiovascular complications, but its use requires regular monitoring and strict adherence to medical advice.
Fosinopril is usually taken as oral tablets, and the dosage is adjusted by the doctor based on the patient's needs. It is important to take the medication regularly, as prescribed, to achieve the best results.
Common side effects include dizziness, dry cough, fatigue, and headaches. In rare cases, it may cause severe allergic reactions, such as swelling of the face, lips, or throat, which require immediate medical attention. Patients with kidney or liver conditions should use this medication with caution.
Fosinopril is an effective treatment for managing blood pressure and preventing cardiovascular complications, but its use requires regular monitoring and strict adherence to medical advice.
General data about FOSIRAN 20mg
- Substance:
- fosinopril
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-07-2013
- Product code:
- W42759002
- Concentration:
- 20mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- tablets
- Quantity:
- 30
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- P-6L — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is not retained by the pharmacy and may be renewed; the prescription may be used for 6 months from the date of issue.
Concentrations available for fosinopril
- 10mg
- 20mg
- 5mg