Trandolapril- Zetpril 2 Mg

Information About Trandolapril- Zetpril 2 Mg

About Trandolapril- Zetpril 2 Mg

The Medicine Brand Zetpril 2 mg is manufactured by Hetero Healthcare Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Trandolapril.

Pakaging

10 Tablet

Active Ingredients For Trandolapril- Zetpril 2 Mg

Trandolapril 2 mg

Diseases List For Which Trandolapril- Zetpril 2 Mg Is Prescribed

This Drug Is Prescribed For Hypertension Congestive heart failure Myocardial infarction MI Prophylaxis in high cardiovascular risk subjects Diabetic nephropathy Scleroderma crisis

Other Significations For Trandolapril- Zetpril 2 Mg

This Medication Trandolapril is an oral drug that is used to treat high blood pressure It belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin converting enzyme ACE inhibitors Other ACE inhibitors include enalapril Vasotec captopril Capoten lisinopril Zestril Prinivil benazepril Lotensin ramipril Altace and quinapril Accupril Blood pressure is dependent on the degree of constriction narrowing of the arteries and veins the narrower the arteries and veins the higher the blood pressure Angiotensin II is a chemical substance made in the body that causes the muscles in the walls of arteries and veins to contract narrowing the arteries and veins and thereby elevating blood pressure Angiotensin II is formed by ACE Trandolapril is an inhibitor of ACE and blocks the formation of angiotensin II thereby lowering blood pressure The drop in blood pressure also means that the heart doesnt have to work as hard because the pressure it must pump blood against is less The efficiency of a failing heart improves and the output of blood from the heart increases Thus ACE inhibitors such as trandolapril in addition to high blood pressure are also useful in treating heart failure Trandolapril was approved by the FDA in 1996

Precautions To Be Taken Before Trandolapril- Zetpril 2 Mg

Although the combination of ACE inhibitors and diuretics is generally beneficial see above trandolapril and other ACE inhibitors can interact with diuretics to cause an excessive drop in blood pressure causing symptoms of weakness dizziness and lightheadedness This is most likely to occur when patients who are already taking a diuretic are started on an ACE inhibitor

Major Conditions And Care

Pregnancy And Trandolapril- Zetpril 2 Mg

Can We Take Trandolapril- Zetpril 2 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 Trandolapril- Zetpril 2 Mg

Can We Use Trandolapril- Zetpril 2 Mg During Lactation

Lactation Class L4 There is positive evidence of risk to a breastfed infant or to breastmilk production but the benefits of use in breastfeeding mothers may be acceptable despite the risk to the infant eg if the drug is needed in a lifethreatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective

Side Effects Of Trandolapril- Zetpril 2 Mg

Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity

More Danger Effects Fatal Effect Due To Overdose Of Trandolapril- Zetpril 2 Mg