kidneys and vasotec

What is the most important information I should know about Vasotec?
• Do not take Vasotec if you are pregnant or could become pregnant duringtreatment kidneys and vasotec. When used during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, Vasoteccan cause injury and even death to the developing baby kidneys and vasotec. Notify your doctor immediatelyif you think you might be pregnant kidneys and vasotec.
• Vasotec may increase the risk of dangerous allergic reactions kidneys and vasotec. Beforetaking Vasotec, tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction thatinvolved swelling of your lips, face, tongue, or throat or difficulty breathing kidneys and vasotec. Seek emergency medical attention if you develop any of these symptoms whiletaking Vasotec kidneys and vasotec.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities kidneys and vasotec. Vasotec may cause dizziness or drowsiness kidneys and vasotec. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities and notify your doctor kidneys and vasotec. Also use cautionwhen rising from a sitting or lying position kidneys and vasotec.
• Heavy sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, or other causes of fluid loss maylead to very low blood pressure, dizziness, and fainting during therapy withVasotec kidneys and vasotec. Maintain proper fluid intake to prevent dehydration and related adverseeffects kidneys and vasotec.

What is Vasotec?
• Vasotec is in a class of drugs called angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors(ACE inhibitors) kidneys and vasotec.
• Vasotec is used to lower blood pressure and to prevent and treat heartfailure kidneys and vasotec.
• Vasotec may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide kidneys and vasotec.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Vasotec?
• Vasotec may increase the risk of dangerous allergic reactions kidneys and vasotec. Beforetaking Vasotec, tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction thatinvolved swelling of your lips, face, tongue, or throat or difficulty breathing kidneys and vasotec. Seek emergency medical attention if you develop any of these symptoms whiletaking Vasotec kidneys and vasotec.
• Before taking Vasotec, tell your doctor if you
· have kidney disease;
· have liver disease;
· are on a salt-restricted diet or have high levels of potassium in yourblood;
· are taking salt substitutes, potassium supplements (e.g., K-Dur, Klor-Con),or potassium-sparing diuretics such as amiloride (Midamor), triamterene (Dyrenium,Dyazide, Maxzide), or spironolactone (Aldactone);
· have diabetes;
· have scleroderma or lupus; or
· have any type of heart disease or have had a stroke kidneys and vasotec.
• You may not be able to take Vasotec, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove kidneys and vasotec.
• Vasotec is in the FDA pregnancy category D kidneys and vasotec. This means that Vasotec isknown to be harmful to an unborn baby kidneys and vasotec. When used during the second and thirdtrimesters of pregnancy, Vasotec can cause injury and even death to the developingbaby kidneys and vasotec. Do not take Vasotec if you are pregnant or could become pregnant duringtreatment kidneys and vasotec.
• It is not known whether Vasotec passes into breast milk kidneys and vasotec. Do not use Vasotecwithout first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby kidneys and vasotec.

How should I take Vasotec?
• Take Vasotec exactly as directed by your doctor kidneys and vasotec. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you kidneys and vasotec.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water kidneys and vasotec.
• Do not stop taking Vasotec without first talking to your doctor kidneys and vasotec. If youstop taking this medication suddenly, your condition could become worse kidneys and vasotec.
• Store Vasotec at room temperature away from moisture and heat kidneys and vasotec.

What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember kidneys and vasotec. However, if it is almosttime for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularlyscheduled dose kidneys and vasotec. Do not take a double dose of this medication kidneys and vasotec.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected kidneys and vasotec.
• Symptoms of an Vasotec overdose include extreme dizziness, weakness,fainting, and fatigue kidneys and vasotec.

What should I avoid while taking Vasotec?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities kidneys and vasotec. Vasotec may cause dizziness or drowsiness kidneys and vasotec. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities and notify your doctor kidneys and vasotec. Also use cautionwhen rising from a sitting or lying position kidneys and vasotec.
• Use alcohol cautiously kidneys and vasotec. Alcohol may further lower blood pressure andincrease drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking Vasotec kidneys and vasotec.
• Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking Vasotecexcept under the direction of your doctor kidneys and vasotec.
• Heavy sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, or other causes of fluid loss maylead to very low blood pressure, dizziness, and fainting during therapy withVasotec kidneys and vasotec. Maintain proper fluid intake to prevent dehydration and related sideeffects kidneys and vasotec.

What are the possible side effects of Vasotec?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingVasotec and call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· difficulty breathing;
· little or no urine;
· chest pain;
· severe dizziness or fainting; or
· signs of an infection including a sore throat or a fever kidneys and vasotec.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur kidneys and vasotec. Continueto take Vasotec and talk to your doctor if you experience
· mild dizziness or lightheadedness;
· headache;
· dry, tickling cough;
· numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, arms, or legs;
· nausea or diarrhea;
· weakness or fatigue; or
· a rash kidneys and vasotec.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur kidneys and vasotec. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome kidneys and vasotec.

What other drugs will affect Vasotec?
• Before taking Vasotec, tell your doctor if you are taking any of thefollowing drugs:
· a potassium supplement such as K-Dur, Klor-Con, and others;
· salt substitutes that contain potassium;
· any of the diuretics (water pills) triamterene (Dyrenium, Maxzide,Dyazide), spironolactone (Aldactone), or amiloride (Midamor);
· any other diuretic (water pill) such as hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ,HydroDiuril, others), furosemide (Lasix), bumetanide (Bumex), indapamide (Lozol),and others; or
· lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith, others) kidneys and vasotec.
• You may not be able to take Vasotec, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during your treatment if you are taking any of the medicineslisted above kidneys and vasotec.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Vasotec oraffect your condition kidneys and vasotec. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking anyprescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, andherbal products kidneys and vasotec.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Vasotec written forhealth professionals that you may read kidneys and vasotec.

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