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Monopril Safety Reports reported to FDA
Total Monopril reports: 13.Monopril FDA safety alerts: No.
Reported deaths: 1 Reported hospitalizations: 6.
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Reported Monopril Side Effects: pharyngeal oedema, oedema mucosal, renal failure chronic, lactic acidosis, acute myeloid leukaemia, mucosal membrane hyperplasia, pallor, blood pressure increased, death, nausea, chest pain.
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Monopril Side Effects Report #5208896-0
Consumer or non-health professional from CHINA reported MONOPRIL problem on Jan 04, 2007. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MONOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancreatitis acute. MONOPRIL dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Monopril Side Effects Report #5228369-9
MONOPRIL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 31, 2007. Male patient, 91 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MONOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: neurodermatitis. MONOPRIL dosage: 40MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, LASIX, FLOMAX, GLIPIZIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DIGITEK, CASODEX. Patient recovered.
Monopril Side Effects Report #5237317-7
Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA reported MONOPRIL problem on Feb 09, 2007. Male patient was treated with MONOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, renal failure chronic. MONOPRIL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Monopril Side Effects Report #5363519-5
MONOPRIL problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 30, 2006. Female patient, 45 years of age, weighting 249.1 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MONOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, angioedema, arthropathy, fatigue. MONOPRIL dosage: STARTED TAKING 40 MG DAILY APPROX. 10 YEARS AGO, INCREASED TO 60 MG DAILY LAST YEAR. During the same period patient was treated with MOTRIN, TYLENOL W. Patient recovered.
Monopril Side Effects Report #5363521-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported MONOPRIL problem on Oct 12, 2006. Male patient, weighting 194.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MONOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood potassium increased, chest pain, nausea. MONOPRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, CLONIDINE, GLUCOVANCE, HUMULIN, PROTONIX, LORTAB. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Monopril Side Effects Report #5363522-5
MONOPRIL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 15, 2006. Female patient, 90 years of age, was treated with MONOPRIL. MONOPRIL dosage: unknown. Patient died on 11/02/2006.
Monopril Side Effects Report #5091533-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported MONOPRIL problem on Aug 17, 2006. Female patient, 53 years of age, weighting 189.6 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MONOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure increased. MONOPRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHYLDOPA. Patient recovered.
Monopril Side Effects Report #5135567-1
MONOPRIL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CHINA on Oct 25, 2006. Male patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MONOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pallor. MONOPRIL dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Monopril Side Effects Report #5179039-7
Consumer or non-health professional from CHINA reported MONOPRIL problem on Dec 11, 2006. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MONOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: mucosal membrane hyperplasia. MONOPRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NIFEDIPINE. Patient recovered.
Monopril Side Effects Report #5388443-3
MONOPRIL problem was reported by a Physician from SLOVENIA on July 12, 2007. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with MONOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute myeloid leukaemia. MONOPRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, GEMFIBROZIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Monopril Side Effects Report #5407272-5
Physician from CHINA reported MONOPRIL problem on Aug 03, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, was treated with MONOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: oedema mucosal, pharyngeal oedema. MONOPRIL dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Monopril Side Effects Report #5411384-X
MONOPRIL problem was reported by a Health Professional from CHINA on Aug 07, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with blood pressure increased and was treated with MONOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: oedema mucosal, pharyngeal oedema. MONOPRIL dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Monopril Side Effects Report #5448576-X
Health Professional from AUSTRALIA reported MONOPRIL problem on Sept 10, 2007. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, osteoarthritis and was treated with MONOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lactic acidosis, renal failure. MONOPRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, GLICLAZIDE, INDOMETHACIN, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.
Drug Information: Fosinopril
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a692020.html
(foe sin' oh pril)IMPORTANT WARNING:
| Do not take fosinopril if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking fosinopril, call your doctor immediately. Fosinopril may harm the fetus. |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Fosinopril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. It is also used in combination with other medications to treat heart failure. Fosinopril is in a class of medications called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It works by decreasing certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.
How should this medicine be used?
Fosinopril comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once or twice a day. To help you remember to take fosinopril, take it around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take fosinopril exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Your doctor will probably start you on a low dose of fosinopril and gradually increase your dose.
Fosinopril controls high blood pressure and heart failure but does not cure them. Continue to take fosinopril even if you feel well. Do not stop taking fosinopril without talking to your doctor.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking fosinopril,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to fosinopril, benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), trandolapril (Mavik), or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: diuretics ('water pills'); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid); and potassium supplements. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- if you are taking antacids (Maalox, Mylanta), take them 2 hours before or after fosinopril.
- tell your doctor if you are on dialysis and if you have or have ever had lupus; scleroderma; heart failure; high blood pressure; diabetes; or liver or kidney disease.
- tell your doctor if you plan to become pregnant or are breast-feeding.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking fosinopril.
- you should know that diarrhea, vomiting, not drinking enough fluids, and sweating a lot can cause a drop in blood pressure, which may cause lightheadedness and fainting.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Talk to your doctor before using salt substitutes containing potassium. If your doctor prescribes a low-salt or low-sodium diet, follow these instructions carefully.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Fosinopril may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- dizziness
- cough
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- headache
- excessive tiredness
- weakness
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- hoarseness
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
- fever, sore throat, chills, and other signs of infection
- lightheadedness
- fainting
Fosinopril may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- dizziness
- lightheadedness
- fainting
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your blood pressure should be checked regularly to determine your response to fosinopril. Your doctor may order certain lab tests to check your body's response to fosinopril.
Before having any laboratory test, tell your doctor and the laboratory personnel that you are taking fosinopril.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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