Zestril 10mg Tab 10s
Information About Zestril 10mg Tab 10s
About Zestril 10mg Tab 10s
Medicine Brand Zestril 10Mg Tab 10S is manufactured by Astra Zeneca Pharma India Limited and mainly contents the generic drug Trandolapril.
Pakaging
10SX1
Active Ingredients For Zestril 10mg Tab 10s
Trandolapril 10mg
Diseases List For Which Zestril 10mg Tab 10s 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 Zestril 10mg Tab 10s
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 Zestril 10mg Tab 10s
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 Zestril 10mg Tab 10s
Can We Take Zestril 10mg Tab 10s 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 Zestril 10mg Tab 10s
Can We Use Zestril 10mg Tab 10s 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 Zestril 10mg Tab 10s
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity