Monopril is a medicine that has the active substance Fosinopril.
This medication is an antihypertensive indicated for the treatment of high blood pressure. Its action has a vasodilating effect, which decreases the resistance of the vessels, improving circulation and keeping blood pressure stable.
Indications of Monopril
Arterial hypertension; Congestive heart failure.
Side Effects of Monopril
Dizziness; dry and persistent cough; fatigue; chest pain; palpitations; nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; heartburn; muscle pain; mood swings; sleep disorders; rhinitis; pharyngitis.
Contraindications for Monopril
Pregnancy Risk C; lactating women; individuals hypersensitive to any component of the formula; children under 6 years of age.
How to Use Monopril
Oral Use: Take the medication before or after meals
Adults
Hypertension: First, you should discontinue treatment with diuretics 2 or 3 days before starting treatment with this medication, to reduce the risk of a sharp drop in pressure. The initial treatment should be done with the administration of 10 mg Monopril in a single daily dose. Maintenance doses can vary from 20 to 40 mg, depending on the patient's improvement.
Children from 6 years old and weighing over 50 kg
The starting dose should be 5 to 10 mg daily. The dose should be increased gradually until the desired effect is achieved. However, do not exceed 40 mg per day.
