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Monopril Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Monopril (fosinopril sodium) is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) or heart failure. It is an ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitor. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include dizziness or lightheadedness as your body adjusts to the medication. Dry cough may also occur.
The recommended initial adult dose of Monopril is 10 mg once a day. The usual dosage range is 20-40 mg but may be up to 80 mg. The recommended dose in children weighing more than 50 kg is 5 to 10 mg once daily. Monopril may interact with gold injections to treat arthritis, lithium, potassium supplement, salt substitutes that contain potassium, or diuretics (water pills). Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. Monopril is not recommended for use during pregnancy. It may harm a fetus. This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Monopril Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
MONOPRIL (fosinopril sodium) (fosinopril sodium tablets) is indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It may be used alone or in combination with thiazide diuretics.
MONOPRIL (fosinopril sodium) is indicated in the management of heart failure as adjunctive therapy when added to conventional therapy including diuretics with or without digitalis (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).
In using MONOPRIL (fosinopril sodium) , consideration should be given to the fact that another angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, captopril, has caused agranulocytosis, part...
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Monopril Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; severe stomach pain; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- feeling light-headed, fainting;
- urinating less than usual, or not at all;
- fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
- severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
- pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
- pounding or uneven heartbeats; l...
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Monopril Consumer Information: Uses
Fosinopril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure.
Fosinopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.
OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it h...
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