Imidapril

Imidapril is a long acting ACE inhibitor. It prevents the conversion of certain enzymes in the body and prevents constriction of blood vessels. It decreases the blood pressure and makes the heart beat stronger. Imidapril is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart failure.

Imidapril is primarily indicated in conditions like Essential hypertension, Hypertension.

Imidapril is contraindicated in conditions like Angioedema.

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Imidapril, which give rise to further complications include Increased BUN (blood urea nitrates), Increased creatinine. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Imidapril are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Palpitation, Abdominal pain, Cough, Nausea and vomiting, Decrease in hemoglobin, Decrease in hematocrit, Albuminuria.

Imidapril HCl may produce dizziness or light-headedness due to hypotension. Use caution when driving, operating machinery or performing other tasks requiring mental alertness. Administration is not recommended within 24 hours prior to surgery.

If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

5 to 10 mg (7.5 (7.5)) 24 hourly PO — Max. 20 mg once daily.

( ) — Not recommended in this age group

( ) — Not recommended in this age group

Imidapril is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementLithiumNitroglycerinRifampicinRifampicin reduces plasma concentration of active metabolite of Imidapril (reduced antihypertensive effect)Spironolactone These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

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