Fosinace 20mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Fosinace 20mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It is widely used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure and may be prescribed after a heart attack. It also lowers the chances of having a heart attack or stroke.
Fosinace 20mg Tablet can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It should be taken on an empty stomach. This medicine should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or even if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse.
Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor. The most common side effects of this medicine include decreased blood pressure, cough, increased potassium level in blood, fatigue, weakness, and dizziness. Most of these are temporary and resolve with time. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.
Fosinace 20mg Tablet can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It should be taken on an empty stomach. This medicine should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or even if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse.
Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor. The most common side effects of this medicine include decreased blood pressure, cough, increased potassium level in blood, fatigue, weakness, and dizziness. Most of these are temporary and resolve with time. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.
Uses of Fosinace Tablet
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
- Heart failure
Side effects of Fosinace Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Fosinace
- Decreased blood pressure
- Cough
- Increased potassium level in blood
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Dizziness
How to use Fosinace Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fosinace 20mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Fosinace Tablet works
Fosinace 20mg Tablet is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessel so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fosinace 20mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fosinace 20mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fosinace 20mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CAUTION
Fosinace 20mg Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Fosinace 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fosinace 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for better dose adjustment.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for better dose adjustment.
Liver
CAUTION
Fosinace 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fosinace 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Fosinace Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Fosinace 20mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
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Quick tips
- Fosinace 20mg Tablet can make you feel dizzy for the first few days, so rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. You can also prefer taking it at bedtime to avoid dizziness throughout the day.
- Let your doctor know about any cough, or throat irritation that does not go away.
- It may increase the level of potassium in blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- You have been prescribed Fosinace 20mg Tablet to improve blood pressure.
- Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack & strokes.
- It may also be used to treat chronic (long-standing) heart failure.
- It protects kidney function, which is especially useful for people with diabetes or mild-to-moderate kidney diseases.
- Fosinace 20mg Tablet can make you feel dizzy for the first few days, so rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. You can also prefer taking it at bedtime to avoid dizziness throughout the day.
- Let your doctor know about any cough, or throat irritation that does not go away.
- It may increase the level of potassium in blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phosphinic acid-containing ester prodrug
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors
Interaction with drugs
Taking Fosinace with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may cause high blood potassium levels.
Do not consume Fosinopril with Spironolactone in case of kidney disorders. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may cl
Concurrent use may increase the risk of high blood potassium levels and/or sudden death.
Do not consume Fosinopril with Trimethoprim. If concurrent use is essential, please consul
Concurrent use may increase the risk of high blood potassium levels and/or damage to the kidneys.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your kidney function and
Concurrent use may cause high blood potassium levels.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as muscle weakness, fatigue, cramps, nausea, vomiting, tingling,
Concurrent use may increase the risk of high blood potassium levels and/or sudden death.
Do not consume Fosinopril with Co-trimoxazole. If concurrent use is essential, please cons
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Fosinace 20mg Tablet? What is it used for?
Fosinace 20mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It relaxes and widens the blood vessels, making it easier for the blood to pass through the vessels. As a result of this, the heart does not have to work more to push the blood. Since the workload on the heart is reduced, it helps to lower the blood pressure and thus reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. It is also used for the treatment and prevention of congestive heart failure.
What time of the day should I take Fosinace 20mg Tablet?
Fosinace 20mg Tablet should be taken at the same time each day to reduce the chances of a missed dose. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Your dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and therefore, it will vary from person to person. If you experience any side effects while taking Fosinace 20mg Tablet, please consult your doctor.
I feel better after taking Fosinace 20mg Tablet, can I stop taking it?
No, continue taking Fosinace 20mg Tablet even if you feel better and your blood pressure is under control. Stopping Fosinace 20mg Tablet suddenly may cause your blood pressure to increase and your chances of stroke or heart attack may rise. Usually once you start taking any medicine for controlling blood pressure, you have to continue taking it life long unless you cannot tolerate it.
Will Fosinace 20mg Tablet make me feel dizzy? What should I do about it?
Yes, Fosinace 20mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy or lightheaded. If Fosinace 20mg Tablet makes you feel dizzy when you stand up, try getting up very slowly or stay seated until you feel better. If you begin to feel dizzy, lie down so that you don't faint, then sit until you feel better. Don’t drive, do not use tools or machines and avoid anything requiring concentration while you're feeling dizzy or shaky.
What other lifestyle changes should I make while taking Fosinace 20mg Tablet?
Lifestyle changes play a major role in keeping you healthy if you are taking Fosinace 20mg Tablet. Avoid taking excess salt in your diet and find ways to reduce or manage stress in your life. Practise yoga or meditation or take up a hobby. Ensure that you have a sound sleep every night as this also reduces your stress and hence helps in keeping your blood pressure normal. Stop smoking and taking alcohol as this helps in lowering your blood pressure and helps to prevent heart problems. Exercise regularly and take a balanced diet that includes whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables and fat-free products. You should consult your doctor if you need any further help to get maximum benefit of Fosinace 20mg Tablet and to keep healthy.
Can Fosinace 20mg Tablet increase potassium levels? If so, what should be done?
Fosinace 20mg Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood, especially if you have uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, kidney problems and dehydration. Potassium levels may also increase in patients using potassium salts or medicines which increase potassium levels or are aged more than 70 years of age. If you have any of these conditions and are using Fosinace 20mg Tablet, you need to be careful and get regular blood tests done to monitor potassium levels.
After starting Fosinace 20mg Tablet, I have developed dry cough which is very irritating and is not getting better with any medicine. What should I do now?
Fosinace 20mg Tablet may cause dry cough, as a side effect in some people. This can be persistent and may not be relieved by any medicine. Talk to your doctor if it bothers you or if you have trouble sleeping. Your doctor may suggest ways of managing the cough or may prescribe another medicine. Remember, do not stop taking Fosinace 20mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may increase your blood pressure and put you at a risk of developing a heart attack or stroke. Even if you stop taking Fosinace 20mg Tablet, the cough may take a few days to a month to resolve completely.
Can Fosinace 20mg Tablet affect my fertility?
There is no evidence that Fosinace 20mg Tablet has any effect on fertility in both men and women. However, if you are planning to get pregnant, talk to your doctor first because Fosinace 20mg Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy.
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