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| Pronunciation |
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 (foe
SIN oh pril & hye droe klor
oh THYE a zide) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Monopril-HCT® |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Antihypertensive Agent Combination |
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| What key warnings should I know
about before taking this
medicine? |
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Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant. Use during the second and
third trimester can cause birth defects. If you become pregnant while taking
this medicine, call healthcare provider right away. |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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If you have an allergy to fosinopril, hydrochlorothiazide, or any
other part of this medicine.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
If you have any of the following conditions: Blockage in the kidneys'
arteries or other kidney disease, hyperaldosteronism, or swelling in the face,
lips, tongue, or throat.
If you are more than 12 weeks pregnant. |
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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This medicine is used to treat high blood
pressure. |
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| How does it work? |
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Fosinopril lowers blood pressure by decreasing production of a strong
chemical in the body.
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) lowers blood pressure and gets rid of
extra salt and water in the body through the
kidneys. |
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| How is it best taken? |
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Take this medicine at a similar time of day.
Take this medicine early in the day to avoid sleep problems.
Take this medicine with or without food. Take with food if it causes
an upset stomach.
Follow diet plan and exercise program as recommended by healthcare
provider. |
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
return to your regular schedule.
Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare
provider. |
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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Wear disease medical alert identification.
If you have diabetes, talk with healthcare provider. This medicine
can decrease blood sugar. Diabetic medicines may need adjustment.
Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix
well with other medicines.
If you are taking this medicine and have high blood pressure, talk
with healthcare provider before using over-the-counter products that may
increase blood pressure. These include cough or cold remedies, diet pills,
stimulants, ibuprofen or like products, and certain natural products or
supplements.
Limit alcohol intake (includes wine, beer, and liquor).
You can get sunburned more easily. Avoid sun, sunlamps, and tanning
beds. Use sunscreen; wear protective clothing and eyewear.
Watch for gout attacks.
Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant.
Use birth control that you can trust to prevent pregnancy while
taking this medicine.
Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding. |
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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Feeling lightheaded, sleepy, having blurred vision, or a change in
thinking clearly. Avoid driving, doing other tasks or activities that require
you to be alert or have clear vision until you see how this medicine affects
you.
Feeling dizzy. Rise slowly over several minutes from sitting or lying
position. Be careful climbing.
Headache. Mild pain medicine may help.
Cough. |
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| What should I monitor? |
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Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the
same?
Check blood pressure and heart rate regularly.
Check blood work (potassium, kidney function). Talk with healthcare
provider. |
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest
tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Severe dizziness or passing out.
Excessive perspiration, dehydration, vomiting, or diarrhea. May lead
to low blood pressure.
Persistent cough.
Any rash.
No improvement in condition or feeling
worse. |
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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Store at room temperature.
Protect from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or
kitchen. |
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| General statements |
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Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare
provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products, or
vitamins. |
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