About fosinopril sodium
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
Used for
- High blood pressure
- Heart failure
Usual adult dose
High blood pressure: usually 10 mg once daily initially; typical maintenance 20–40 mg daily. Heart failure: usually 10 mg once daily, adjusted as needed.
Common side effects
- Dizziness or light-headedness
- Dry cough
- High blood potassium
- Changes in kidney function
Important warnings
- Can cause dangerously low blood pressure, especially with dehydration.
- May impair kidney function or raise potassium; monitoring may be needed.
- Can cause serious fetal harm; avoid during pregnancy.
- Seek urgent care for swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Pregnancy
Can cause fetal injury or death, especially during later pregnancy; discontinue promptly if pregnancy occurs.
Breastfeeding
Limited information is available. Discuss use with a healthcare professional, especially when nursing a newborn or premature infant.
Interactions
- Potassium supplements and potassium-sparing medicines can raise blood potassium.
- NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, may worsen kidney function.
- Lithium levels and toxicity may increase.
- Sacubitril/valsartan increases angioedema risk; allow at least 36 hours between treatments.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.