Zestril 25mg Tab 15s

Information About Zestril 25mg Tab 15s

About Zestril 25mg Tab 15s

Medicine Brand ZESTRIL 25MG TAB 15S is manufactured by ASTRA ZENECA PHARMA I LTD and mainly contents the generic drug Trandolapril.

Pakaging

15SX1

Active Ingredients For Zestril 25mg Tab 15s

Trandolapril 25 mg

Diseases List For Which Zestril 25mg Tab 15s 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 25mg Tab 15s

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 25mg Tab 15s

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 25mg Tab 15s

Can We Take Zestril 25mg Tab 15s 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 25mg Tab 15s

Can We Use Zestril 25mg Tab 15s 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 25mg Tab 15s

Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity