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EspañolTrandolapril overview
BRAND NAMES:
Mavik
Generic Names:
Trandolapril
Uses:
Treats high blood pressure and reduces the risk of death after a heart attack. This medicine is an ACE inhibitor.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antihypertensive, Cardiovascular Agent, Renal Protective Agent
Forms:
Capsule, Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What form(s) does Trandolapril come in
Capsule
Tablet
What are common Trandolapril doses?
Tablet 1MG
Tablet 2MG
Tablet 4MG
Common Trandolapril prescriptions
Trandolapril
30 tablets bottleTrandolapril
90 tablets bottleTrandolapril
1mg tabletTrandolapril
2mg tabletTrandolapril
4mg tablet
How to take Trandolapril
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Missed dose: 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.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Missed dose: 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.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Trandolapril contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to trandolapril or to another ACE inhibitor, or if you are pregnant, or if you have a history of angioedema caused by an ACE inhibitor.
Trandolapril warnings
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
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.
Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, heart failure, heart or blood vessel disease, or an autoimmune disorder (including lupus or scleroderma).
This medicine may cause the following problems:Angioedema (severe swelling), including head, neck, and intestinal swellingLow blood pressureLiver problemsKidney problems
This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much, especially when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy.
Do not stop using this 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 a normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine.
This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Trandolapril interactions
Do not use this medicine together with aliskiren if you have diabetes.
Do not use this medicine together with sacubitril. Do not use this medicine and sacubitril/valsartan within 36 hours of each other.
Some foods and medicines can affect how trandolapril works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Everolimus, gold injection, lithium, sirolimus, temsirolimusAnother blood pressure medicine, including an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)Diuretic (water pill, including amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene)Insulin or oral diabetes medicineNSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)
Ask your doctor before you use any medicine, supplement, or salt substitute that contains potassium.
Do not stop using this 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 a normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Trandolapril side effects
Serious Side Effects
Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
Severe stomach pain (with or without nausea or vomiting)
Confusion, weakness, uneven heartbeat, trouble breathing, numbness in your hands, feet, or lips
Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Change in how much or how often you urinate
Fever, chills, sore throat, body aches
Less Serious Side Effects
Dry cough