The Fozicard medication is determined by the instructions for use as an agent with a pronounced antihypertensive and vasodilating effect. Fosinopril, included in the drug, is metabolized in the body and forms pharmacologically active fosinoprilat. The drug "Fozicard" inhibits the action of angiotensin-converting enzyme, thereby preventing the transformation of angiotensin-1 into angiotensin-2. In addition, the drug slows down the breakdown of vasodilator bradykinin, reduces the overall resistance of peripheral vessels, and lowers blood pressure.
Indications for the use of "Fozicard"
Instructions for use show prescribing the drug to patients with hypertension. Also, the medicine is used in combination with other drugs to treat patients suffering from heart failure in a chronic form.
Release form and composition
A medicine is produced in the form of tablets placed in cell packages. One tablet may contain the active component - fosinopril sodium - in the amount of 5, 10 or 20 mg. In addition, the composition contains auxiliary ingredients, including lactose monohydrate.
Method of use
The medicine should be taken orally. Fozicard tablets are recommended to be swallowed whole, without crushing and chewing, while drinking liquid in the required amount. Eating does not affect the effect of the medication. The attending physician individually determines the dosage and duration of the therapeutic course for each patient. In case of arterial hypertension for adults, the Fozicard product is advised to take first 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 allows the use of diuretics. Adults suffering from heart failure, at the initial stage, set the dosage of the drug in the amount of 5-10 mg per day. If necessary, it is gradually increased. The highest dose per day is 40 mg.
Side effects
Some negative effects may occur while taking the medicine. So, there is a risk of pain in the epigastric zone, stool disorders, changes in taste, and nausea. In rare cases, hepatitis, pancreatitis, and liver failure develop . There may be side effects from the vessels and heart, such as thrombocytopenia, tachycardia, decreased hemoglobin, anemia, neutropenia, Raynaud's disease, leukopenia, etc. From the side of the central nervous system, headache, emotional lability, tinnitus, dizziness, confusion can occur.
Contraindications
Do not use the product for patients with hypersensitivity to the components included in its composition. Also, the Fozicard medication is contraindicated in people with lactose deficiency, galactosemia, Quincke's edema (idiopathic or hereditary). Do not prescribe the drug to patients after kidney transplantation. During pregnancy, lactation tablets "Fozicard" is not used. Also, they are not used in the treatment of children under the age of eighteen.