About imidapril
ACE inhibitor
Used for
- High blood pressure
- Heart failure, in some countries
Usual adult dose
High blood pressure: usually 5–10 mg once daily; may increase to 20 mg daily.
Common side effects
- Dry cough
- Dizziness or low blood pressure
- High potassium
- Changes in kidney function
Important warnings
- May cause facial or throat swelling; seek emergency care.
- Avoid during pregnancy; can harm or kill an unborn baby.
- Use caution with kidney disease, dehydration, or narrowed kidney arteries.
- Do not use with sacubitril/valsartan or within 36 hours of it.
Pregnancy
Avoid. Imidapril can seriously harm an unborn baby, especially later in pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Information is limited; use caution, particularly when nursing a newborn or premature infant.
Interactions
- Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics may raise potassium.
- NSAIDs, including ibuprofen, may worsen kidney function.
- Lithium levels may rise.
- Other blood-pressure medicines or diuretics may increase dizziness or 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.