About fosinopril
ACE inhibitor blood pressure medicine
Used for
- High blood pressure
- Heart failure
Usual adult dose
High blood pressure: usually 10 mg once daily, adjusted as needed. Heart failure: usually 10 mg once daily, adjusted carefully.
Usual dose in children
Not routinely used in children; specialist dosing depends on age and weight.
Common side effects
- Dry cough
- Dizziness or low blood pressure
- Raised potassium
- Kidney function changes
Important warnings
- Can cause facial, tongue, or throat swelling; seek emergency care.
- May harm an unborn baby, especially later in pregnancy.
- Use caution with kidney disease, dehydration, or narrowed kidney arteries.
- Blood pressure, kidney function, and potassium may need monitoring.
Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy; it can injure or kill the developing baby, especially after the first trimester.
Breastfeeding
Limited information is available; alternatives may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or premature infant.
Interactions
- Potassium supplements and potassium-containing salt substitutes can raise potassium.
- NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, may worsen kidney function.
- Lithium levels may rise.
- Other blood pressure medicines or diuretics can increase low blood pressure.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.