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EspañolMoexipril Hcl overview
BRAND NAMES:
Univasc
Generic Names:
Moexipril Hcl
Uses:
Treats high blood pressure. A lower blood pressure can reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. This medicine is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antihypertensive, Cardiovascular Agent, Renal Protective Agent
Forms:
Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What form(s) does Moexipril Hcl come in
Tablet
What are common Moexipril Hcl doses?
Tablet 7.5MG
Tablet 15MG
Common Moexipril Hcl prescriptions
Moexipril HCl
15mg tabletMoexipril HCl
7.5mg tablet
How to take Moexipril Hcl
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
It is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before meals.
Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids if you exercise, sweat more than usual, or have diarrhea or vomiting.
Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids if you exercise, sweat more than usual, or have diarrhea or vomiting.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
It is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before meals.
What to do if you miss a dose of Moexipril Hcl
Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Oral routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Moexipril Hcl contraindications
Do not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to moexipril. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or if you have a history of angioedema (swelling of the hands, face, mouth, or throat) after receiving an ACE inhibitor. Do not use this medicine together with aliskiren (Tekturna®) if you have diabetes.
Moexipril Hcl warnings
Do not stop using the medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.
It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are breastfeeding or if you have kidney problems, liver disease, heart or blood vessel disease, congestive heart failure, low blood pressure, low blood volume, or mineral imbalance (such as high potassium or low sodium in the blood). Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, lupus, or an autoimmune disorder (such as collagen vascular disease or scleroderma).
Call your doctor right away if you have severe stomach pain (with or without nausea or vomiting). This could be a symptom of intestinal angioedema.
This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much and cause you to feel dizzy or lightheaded. Stand or sit up slowly if you are dizzy. This is more likely to happen when you begin to use the medicine. It could also happen if you have diarrhea or vomiting, you sweat heavily, or you do not drink enough water and become dehydrated. If you faint, stop using this medicine and call your doctor right away.
Check with your doctor if you have a fever, chills, or sore throat. These could be symptoms of an infection resulting from low white blood cell counts.
Check with your doctor right away if you have upper stomach pain, pale stools, dark urine, loss of appetite, nausea, unusual tiredness, or yellow eyes or skin. These could be symptoms of a serious liver problem.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
This medicine may be less effective in black patients. Black patients also have an increased risk of swelling of the hands, arms, face, mouth, or throat.
Moexipril Hcl interactions
Make sure your doctor knows if you also use aliskiren (Tekturna®), lithium (Eskalith®, Lithobid®), or gold injections (such as sodium aurothiomalate). Tell your doctor if you also use a diuretic (water pill, such as amiloride, chlorthalidone, furosemide, spironolactone, triamterene, Aldactone®, Lasix®) or an NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (such as aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen, Advil®, Aleve®, Celebrex®, Voltaren®).
Ask your doctor before you use medicines, supplements, or salt substitutes that contain potassium.
Call your doctor right away if you have severe stomach pain (with or without nausea or vomiting). This could be a symptom of intestinal angioedema.
This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much and cause you to feel dizzy or lightheaded. Stand or sit up slowly if you are dizzy. This is more likely to happen when you begin to use the medicine. It could also happen if you have diarrhea or vomiting, you sweat heavily, or you do not drink enough water and become dehydrated. If you faint, stop using this medicine and call your doctor right away.
Check with your doctor if you have a fever, chills, or sore throat. These could be symptoms of an infection resulting from low white blood cell counts.
Check with your doctor right away if you have upper stomach pain, pale stools, dark urine, loss of appetite, nausea, unusual tiredness, or yellow eyes or skin. These could be symptoms of a serious liver problem.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
This medicine may be less effective in black patients. Black patients also have an increased risk of swelling of the hands, arms, face, mouth, or throat.
Do not stop using the medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.
Moexipril Hcl side effects
Serious Side Effects
Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting
Dark-colored urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, or pain in your upper stomach, yellow skin or eyes
Unusual tiredness or weakness
Confusion, weakness, trouble breathing, numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips
Severe stomach pain (with or without nausea)
Fever, chills, sore throat
Fast, slow, uneven, or pounding heartbeat
Change in how much or how often you urinate, problems urinating
Rapid weight gain, swelling in your face, tongue, hands, ankles, or feet
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Less Serious Side Effects
Dry cough