Univasc (Oral)
Moexipril is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.
Moexipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Moexipril may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
uses
What is Univasc (Oral) used for?
- Hypertension
- Pre-eclampsia/Eclampsia
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Hypertensive Congestive Heart Failure
- Hypertensive Heart (w/ CHF) and Renal Disease
- Hypertensive Heart (w/o CHF) and Renal Disease
- Hypertensive Renal Disease
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Renovascular Hypertension
- Hypertensive Encephalopathy
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
warnings
What is the most important information I should know about Univasc (Oral)?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to moexipril or similar medications--benazepril, captopril, enalapril, fosinopril, lisinopril, perindopril, quinapril, ramipril, or trandolapril.
You may also need to avoid taking moexipril with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
Do not use if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor right away. Moexipril can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester.
It is not known whether moexipril passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
If you have diabetes, do not use moexipril together with any medication that contains aliskiren (Amturnide, Tekturna, Tekamlo).
To make sure moexipril is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
- kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
- liver disease;
- heart disease or congestive heart failure;
- if you are on a low-salt diet; or
- a connective tissue disease such as Marfan syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome, lupus, scleroderma, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Side Effects
What are the side effects of Univasc (Oral)?
Get emergency medical help if you have hives; severe stomach pain; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. signs of an allergic reaction:
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
- sudden weakness or ill feeling, fever, chills, sore throat, painful mouth sores, cough, trouble breathing;
- little or no urinating; or
- high potassium--nausea, slow or unusual heart rate, weakness, loss of movement.
- cough, runny or stuffy nose;
- headache, dizziness, tired feeling;
- increased urination;
- diarrhea;
- muscle pain; or
- mild skin itching or rash.
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I take Univasc (Oral) if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
Do not use if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor right away. Moexipril can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester.
It is not known whether moexipril passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Univasc (Oral)?
Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking moexipril, unless your doctor has told you to.
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to take Univasc (Oral)?
Use Univasc (Oral) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Moexipril is usually taken 1 hour before meals.
While using moexipril, you may need frequent blood tests at your doctor's office. Your blood pressure will need to be checked often.
If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using moexipril. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.
If you are being treated for high blood pressure, High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life. keep using this medication even if you feel well.
Call your doctor if you have ongoing vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual. You can easily become dehydrated while taking moexipril. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. take extra medicine to make up the missed dose. Do not
Overdose Signs
What happens if I overdose on Univasc (Oral)?
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