What is Monopril/Fosinopril used for?

This medicine is an antihypertensive (blood pressure lowering agent) known as an ACE inhibitor

If you have any questions about your medicine, please talk with your Health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider. This medicine is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medicine. If you have any questions about your medicine, ask your Health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider.

How should Monopril/Fosinopril be stored?

Store at room temperature in a cool dry place, protect from heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets.

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When should Monopril/Fosinopril not be taken?

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine or to similar medications.

What precautions should I follow when taking Monopril/Fosinopril?

Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, plan on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking or planning to take any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition if you have high blood pressure if you have autoimmune disease (such as lupus), or suppressed immune function, previous swelling of the tongue, face, or lips with difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, or tightening of the throat (angioedema), bone marrow disease, heart or blood vessel disease, liver disease, low blood pressure, kidney disease, if you are on a special diet, such as a low-salt diet

What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Monopril/Fosinopril?

Call your health care professional if you notice an uneven or fast heart beat. Do not treat yourself for a fever or sore throat; check with your prescriber or health care professional as these may be the result of a fosinopril side effect.

What are the side effects of Monopril/Fosinopril?

Most severe: Decreased amount of urine passed, difficulty breathing, or difficulty swallowing, dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting spells, fast or uneven heart beat, palpitations, or chest pain, fever or chills, numbness or tingling in your fingers or toes, skin rash, itching, swelling of your face, lips, or tongue

Most common: Change in taste, cough, headache, tiredness

Other: Uneven or fast heart beat

How should I take Monopril/Fosinopril?

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking this medicine. Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.