Trandolapril (Oral)
Key points
- This medicine is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor.
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to trandolapril or other blood pressure medicine (such as Accuprilreg;, Altacereg;, Lotensinreg;, Lotrelreg;, Monoprilreg;, Prinivilreg;, Vasotecreg;, Zestrilreg;).
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- You should not use this medicine if you are pregnant.
Trandolapril (By Mouth)
Trandolapril (tran-DOE-la-pril)
Treats high blood pressure (hypertension). This medicine is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor.
Brand Name(s):
Mavik
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to trandolapril or other blood pressure medicine (such as Accuprilreg;, Altacereg;, Lotensinreg;, Lotrelreg;, Monoprilreg;, Prinivilreg;, Vasotecreg;, Zestrilreg;). You should not use this medicine if you are pregnant.
How to Use This Medicine:
Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- You may take this medicine with or without food.
- Never share your medicine with anyone.
If a dose is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:
- Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
- Keep all medicine away from children.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using lithium, potassium supplements, salt substitutes, or diuretics (water pills) such as amiloride (Midamorreg;, Modureticreg;), chlorthalidone (Combipresreg;, Tenoreticreg;), furosemide (Lasixreg;), spironolactone (Aldactazidereg;, Aldactonereg;), or triamterene (Dyazidereg;, Dyreniumreg;, Maxzidereg;).
Warnings While Using This Medicine:
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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