Univasc (Moexipril Tablets)
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Univasc is used in the treatment of high blood pressure. It is effective when used alone or with thiazide diuretics that help rid the body of excess water. Univasc belongs to a family of drugs called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It works by preventing the transformation of a hormone in your blood called angiotensin I into a more potent substance that increases salt and water retention in your body. Univasc also enhances blood flow throughout your blood vessels.Univasc (Moexipril Tablet) is used in the treatment of high blood pressure. Univasc (Moexipril Tablet) is effective when used alone or with thiazide diuretics that help rid the body of excess water. Univasc (Moexipril Tablet) belongs to a family of drugs called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Univasc (Moexipril Tablet) works by preventing the transformation of a hormone in your blood called angiotensin I into a more potent substance that increases salt and water retention in your body. Univasc (Moexipril Tablet) also enhances blood flow throughout your blood vessels.
You must take Univasc (Moexipril Tablet) regularly for it to be effective. Since blood pressure declines gradually, it may be several weeks before you get the full benefit of Univasc (Moexipril Tablet); and you must continue taking Univasc (Moexipril Tablet) even if you are feeling well. Univasc (Moexipril Tablet) does not cure high blood pressure; it merely keeps it under control.
Univasc (Moexipril Tablet) should be taken 1 hour before a meal. Try to get in the habit of taking Univasc (Moexipril Tablet) at the same time each day, such as 1 hour before breakfast, so that it is easier to remember. Always take Univasc (Moexipril Tablet) exactly as prescribed.
Take the forgotten Univasc (Moexipril Tablet) dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next Univasc (Moexipril Tablet) dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule.
Store Univasc (Moexipril Tablet) at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from moisture.
Univasc side effects cannot be anticipated. If any Univasc (Moexipril Tablet) side effects develop or change in intensity, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Univasc (Moexipril Tablet).
Common Univasc (Moexipril) side effects may include:
Cough, diarrhea, dizziness, flu-like symptoms
If you develop swelling of your face, around the lips, tongue, or throat; swelling of arms and legs; sore throat; or difficulty breathing or swallowing, stop taking the drug and contact your doctor immediately. You may need emergency treatment.
Less common Univasc (Moexipril Tablet)side effects may include:
Fatigue, flushing, muscle pain, rash, sore throat
Rare Univasc (Moexipril Tablet) side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, anemia, anxiety, changes in appetite and weight, changes in taste, chest pain, constipation, difficult or labored breathing, difficulty sleeping, drowsiness, dry mouth, fainting, feeling of illness, fluid retention, heart attack, hives, irregular heart rhythm, itching, joint pain, kidney problems, light-headedness on standing up, liver disease, low blood pressure, mood changes, nervousness, rash or skin disease, reduced amount of urine, ringing in ears, sensitivity to light, stroke, sweating, throbbing heartbeat, vomiting, wheezing
Your doctor will check your kidney function when you start taking Univasc and watch it carefully for the first few weeks.
Univasc can cause injury or death to developing and newborn babies if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. If you are pregnant and are taking Univasc, contact your doctor immediately. It is not known whether Univasc appears in human breast milk. Therefore, Univasc should be used with caution if you are breastfeeding.
Univasc (Moexipril Tablet) can cause low blood pressure, especially if you are taking high doses of diuretics. You may feel light-headed or faint, especially during the first few days of therapy. If these symptoms occur, contact your doctor. Your dosage may need to be adjusted or discontinued. If you actually faint, stop taking Univasc (Moexipril Tablet) and contact your doctor immediately.
If you have congestive heart failure or other heart or circulatory disorders, use Univasc (Moexipril Tablet) with caution. Be cautious, too, if you have kidney disease, diabetes, or a collagen-vascular disease such as lupus erythematosus or scleroderma.
Excessive sweating, severe diarrhea, or vomiting could make you lose too much water, causing your blood pressure to become too low. Call your doctor if you have any of those conditions.
If you notice a yellow coloring to your skin or the whites of your eyes, stop taking the drug and notify your doctor immediately. You could be developing liver problems.
If you are using bee or wasp venom to prevent severe reactions to stings, you may have an allergic reaction to Univasc (Moexipril Tablet).
Some people on dialysis have had an allergic reaction to Univasc (Moexipril Tablet).
If you develop a persistent, dry cough, tell your doctor. It may be due toUnivasc (Moexipril Tablet), if so, will disappear if you stop taking Univasc (Moexipril Tablet). If you develop a sore throat or fever, you should contact your doctor immediately. It could indicate a more serious illness.
Do not take potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium without talking to your doctor first. In a medical emergency and before you have surgery, notify your doctor or dentist that you are taking Univasc (Moexipril Tablet).
If Univasc (Moexipril Tablet) is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Univasc (Moexipril Tablet) with the following:
Diuretics (Diuril, Hydrodiuril, Lasix)
Potassium supplements (Slow-K)
Potassium-sparing diuretics (Aldactone, Moduretic, Maxzide)
Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid)
Univasc (Moexipril Tablet) can cause injury or death to developing and newborn babies if Univasc (Moexipril Tablet) is taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. If you are pregnant and are taking Univasc (Moexipril Tablet), contact your doctor immediately. It is not known whether Univasc (Moexipril Tablet) appears in human breast milk. Therefore, Univasc (Moexipril Tablet) should be used with caution if you are breastfeeding.
For people not taking a diuretic drug, the usual starting dose is Univasc 7.5mg taken once a day, an hour before a meal. The dosage after that can range from Univasc 7.5mg to 30 mg per day, taken in either a single dose or divided into 2 equal doses daily. The maximum Univasc (Moexipril Tablet) dose is 60 mg per day. Your doctor will closely monitor the effect of Univasc (Moexipril Tablet) and adjust it according to your individual needs.
People already taking a diuretic should stop taking it, if possible, 2 to 3 days before starting Univasc (Moexipril Tablet). This reduces the possibility of fainting or light-headedness. If the diuretic cannot be discontinued, the starting dosage of Univasc should be Univasc 3.75 mg. If Univasc (Moexipril Tablet) alone does not control your blood pressure, your doctor will have you start taking a diuretic again.
For people with kidney problems, the usual starting dose is 3.75 milligrams a day; your doctor may gradually raise the dose to a maximum of 15 milligrams a day.
Although there is no specific information available, a sudden drop in blood pressure would be the most likely symptom of Univasc overdose. See your doctor if you suspect Univasc (Moexipril Tablet) overdose.
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Univasc belongs to the family of Antihypertensive drug known as ACE inhibitor drugs and commonly used of those patients who suffered to the problems of high blood pressure or hypertension. Univasc works by preventing the transformation of a hormone in your blood called angiotensin I into a more potent substance that increases salt and water retention in your body.
High blood pressure or hypertension means high pressure (tension) in the arteries. The arteries are the vessels that carry blood from the pumping heart to all of the tissues and organs of the body. High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled.
Univasc always takes under doctor’s guidance. Do not take more of it and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. The recommended doses of Univasc will be different for different patients, according to the requirements of each patient; you continue to take it for as long as your doctor prescribes, even if you do not feel an immediate benefit. If you can not tolerate the recommended dosage, your doctor can prescribe a dosage that sufficient for you. Univasc is being manufactured by Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals and available in 7.5mg and 15mg tablets. Univasc may also be used for relieve other conditions that determined by your doctor or consultant.
Effects - How it works in the body
Univasc belongs to the family of Antihypertensive drug known as ACE inhibitor drugs and commonly used of those patients who suffered to the problems of high blood pressure or hypertension. Univasc works by preventing the transformation of a hormone in your blood called angiotensin I into a more potent substance that increases salt and water retention in your body. It blocks an enzyme in the body that is necessary in producing a substance that causes blood vessels to tighten. The action of Univasc relax blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and increase the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart.
Possible side effects during the uses of Univasc:
- Allergic reactions
- Yellow eyes or skin
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, so its your responsibilities that tell your doctor or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also you tell your doctor or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or addicted to illegal drugs. These may affect the working mechanism of Univasc. In these cases, your doctor may change the dose or teach precautions may be necessary. Therefore when you are taking Univasc, it is most important that your doctor or health care professional know if you are taking any of the following or other drugs:
- Hawthorn
- Heparin
- Lithium
- Medicines which used for diabetes treatment
- Medicines which used for high blood pressure treatment
- Potassium salts
- Water pills
You shouldn’t use this medicine without consultation of doctor if you have an allergy to Univasc or any other ingredients of this medicine.
You shouldn’t use Univasc without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of heart disease or circulation problems.
You shouldn’t use Univasc without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of liver disease.
You shouldn’t use Univasc without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of kidney disease.
You shouldn’t use Univasc without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of autoimmune disease such as lupus.
You shouldn’t use Univasc without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of bone marrow disease.You shouldn’t use Univasc without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of low blood pressure.
You shouldn’t use Univasc without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of diabetes.
You shouldn’t use Univasc without consultation of doctor if you are pregnant or plan to be pregnant.
You shouldn’t use Univasc without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to breastfeeding.
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From where can one get Univasc?
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