Fosinace 20 Mg
Information About Fosinace 20 Mg
About Fosinace 20 Mg
Medicine Brand Fosinace 20 mg is manufactured by Cipla Limited and mainly contents the generic drug Fosinopril.
Pakaging
10 Tablet
Active Ingredients For Fosinace 20 Mg
Fosinopril 20 mg
Diseases List For Which Fosinace 20 Mg Is Prescribed
This Drug Is Prescribed For Mild to moderate hypertension heart failure acute myocardial infarction nephropathy
Other Significations For Fosinace 20 Mg
This Medication an angiotensinconverting enzyme ACE inhibitor prescribed for high blood pressure It decreases a chemical that tightens blood vessels thereby making blood vessels to dilate which lowers blood pressure
Precautions To Be Taken Before Fosinace 20 Mg
Combining fosinopril with potassium supplements potassium containing salt substitutes or potassiumconserving diuretics such as amiloride Moduretic spironolactone Aldactone and triamterene Dyazide Maxzide can lead to dangerously high blood levels of potassium hyperkalemia since fosinopril has a tendency to reduce the excretion of potassium Fosinopril should not be taken at the same time as aluminum or magnesiumbased antacids such as simethicone Mylanta GasX etc or Maalox since these antacids bind fosinopril and decrease the amount of fosinopril that is absorbed from the intestine Patients should take antacids and fosinopril at least two hours apart
Major Conditions And Care
Pregnancy And Fosinace 20 Mg
Can We Take Fosinace 20 Mg During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy Class : C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Lactation And Fosinace 20 Mg
Can We Use Fosinace 20 Mg During Lactation
Lactation Class L5 Studies in breastfeeding mothers have demonstrated that there is significant and documented risk to the infant based on human experience or it is a medication that has a high risk of causing significant damage to an infant The risk of using the drug in breastfeeding women clearly outweighs any possible benefit from breastfeeding The drug is contraindicated in women who are breastfeeding an infant
Side Effects Of Fosinace 20 Mg
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity