The drug "Fozikard." Instructions for use

"Fozikard" medication instructions for use determine how to have a pronounced antihypertensive and vasodilating action. Fosinopril, included in the drug, is metabolized in the body and forms an active pharmacological fosinoprilat. The drug "Fozikard" depresses the action of the angiotensin-converting enzyme, due to which it prevents the transformation of angiotensin-1 into angiotensin-2. In addition, the medication slows the decay of the dilating vessel of bradykinin, reduces the overall resistance of peripheral vessels, lowers blood pressure.

Indications for use of "Fozicard"

The instructions for use show the prescription of the drug to patients with hypertension. Also, the drug is used in conjunction with other drugs to treat patients with heart failure in chronic form.

Form of issue and composition

The medicine is produced in the form of tablets, placed in the cell packs. One tablet can contain the active ingredient - fosinopril sodium - in the amount of 5, 10 or 20 mg. In addition, the composition contains auxiliary ingredients, including lactose monohydrate.

Method of use

You should take the medicine orally. Tablets "Fozikard" is recommended to swallow whole, not crushing and not chewing, while washing down with liquid in the required amount. Eating does not affect the action of the medication. The attending physician for each patient individually sets the dosage and duration of the therapeutic course. In the case of arterial hypertension to adults, the "Fosicard" medication instructions for use advise first to take 10 mg once a day. If necessary, the dose is gradually increased until the desired effect is achieved. The maintenance dose is 10-40 mg once a day. Together with the drug "Fozikard" instructions for use allow the use of diuretics. Adults suffering from heart failure initially set the dosage of the medication in an amount of 5-10 mg per day. If necessary, it is gradually increased. The greatest dose per day is 40 mg.

Adverse events

There may be some negative effects on the background of taking the medicine. So, there is a risk of pain in the epigastric zone, stools, changes in taste, nausea. In rare cases, develop hepatitis, pancreatitis, liver failure. There may be side effects from the vessels and the heart, such as thrombocytopenia, tachycardia, a decrease in hemoglobin, anemia, neutropenia, Raynaud's disease, leukopenia and so on. From the side of the central nervous system there can be pain in the head, emotional lability, tinnitus, dizziness, confusion.

Contraindications

It is not necessary to use the remedy for patients who are hypersensitive to the components included in its composition. Also, the medication "Fosicard" is contraindicated in people with lactose deficiency, galactosemia, Quinck's edema (idiopathic or hereditary). Do not prescribe the drug to patients after kidney transplantation. During pregnancy, lactation tablets "Fozikard" do not apply. They are also not used in the treatment of children under the age of eighteen.