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Fosinopril Sodium
What is Fosinopril Sodium
This medication is given to people who have high blood pressure. It is used to keep your blood pressure from rising. It is not a cure for high blood pressure it is only used to stop its symptoms for happening too often. This medication is also given to people who have been diagnosed with heart failure.
How should this medication be taken?
This medication is given in a tablet should be swallowed whole do not chew it or crush it. If you have trouble swallowing pills or you are on a feeding tube your doctor will have to prescribe something that will work best for you. There may be a liquid form of this medication that can be given to you instead of the pill. , this medication can be taken with or without food depending on how it will affect your stomach. If it makes your stomach upset it is best to take it with a snack. You can also take it with milk so that it can coat your stomach and keep it from becoming upset. If it makes your stomach upset it is best to take it an hour before your meals or any hour after your meals. You should take it at the same time everyday so that you do not forget to take it. If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember if it is almost time for your next dose skip the dose you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take 2 doses at once.
Precautions when taking this medication
Tell your doctor what medication you are allergic too and how it affected you what symptoms you got with the allergic reaction. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or might become pregnant, it is not known if this medication will harm an unborn baby it has not been known to happen. Also talk to your doctor if you are breast feeding it is also not known to cause harm to a baby and not known to pass through breast milk but to be on the safe side it is best not to breast feed while on this medication unless your doctor says it is okay for you to do so. Also tell your doctor if you family has a history of mental illness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery when taking this medication or anything that needs you to be alert until you know how this medication is going to affect you. This medication will cause you to become drowsy.
Important information to know when taking this medication.
Never share this medication with others and do not use others medication even if you have or they have the same symptoms as you it is not safe because your doctor has prescribed the medication for your body’s system. Keep a list of all the medications you are taking so your doctor knows to see if it will interact with this medication at his time there are no know drug or food interactions. Be sure to tell your doctor all the medications you are taking even if they are non prescription such as, vitamins, allergy meds, and also any herbal remedies you might be taking.
Side effects of this medication
There are serious and less serious side effects to this medication and they are as follow the serious side effects listed below need immediate medical attention.
Serious side effects:
- Swelling of the body
- Unable to breath
- Unable to talk
- Unable to swallow
- Fever
- Fainting
Go to your local emergency room right away if you feel any of these side effects they have not known to have been fatal but it is possible.
Less serious side effects:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Cough
- Headache
- Weakness
- Fainting
If any of these side effects become bothersome be sure to talk to your doctor about them to see what can be done to help relive them.
How to store this medication
This medication should be stored at room temperature in a cool dry place away from heat and moisture. And keep out of reach of children and animals. Do not store this medication in a bathroom or near a sink because this medication will not work if it becomes wet. If this medication becomes out dated ask your doctor or pharmacist how to safely dispose of it. The best thing to do is give it to your doctor or pharmacist so they can dispose of it for you.
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