Why is Prinivil prescribed?
Prinivil is used in the treatment of high blood pressure. It is effective when used alone or when combined with other high blood pressure medications. Prinivil may also be used with other medications in the treatment of heart failure, and Prinivil may be given within 24 hours of a heart attack to improve chances of survival.
Prinivil is a type of drug called an ACE inhibitor. Prinivil works by reducing production of a substance that increases salt and water retention in your body.
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Most important fact about Prinivil
If you have high blood pressure, you must take Prinivil regularly for it to be effective. Since blood pressure declines gradually, it may be several weeks before you get the full benefit of Prinivil; and you must continue taking it even if you are feeling well. Prinivil does not cure high blood pressure; it merely keeps it under control.
How should you take Prinivil?
Prinivil can be taken with or without food. Take it exactly as prescribed. Stopping Prinivil suddenly could cause your blood pressure to rise.--If you miss a dose...Take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take 2 doses at the same time.--Storage instructions...
Store Prinivil at room temperature, with the Prinivil container sealed and dry. Avoid excessive heat or freezing cold.
What side effects may occur with Prinivil?
Prinivil Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Prinivil.
More common Prinivil side effects may include:
Chest pain, cough, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, low blood pressure
Less common or rare Prinivil side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, anemia, arm pain, arthritis, asthma, back
pain, blood clot in lungs, blurred vision, breast pain, bronchitis,
changes in sense of taste, chills, common cold, confusion,
constipation, coughing up blood, cramps in stomach/intestines,
decreased sex drive, dehydration, diabetes, dizziness on standing,
double vision, dry mouth, fainting, fatigue, feeling of illness,
fever, flu, fluid retention, flushing, gas, gout, hair loss,
heart attack, heartburn, hepatitis, hip pain, hives, impotence,
inability to sleep or sleeping too much, incoordination, indigestion,
inflamed stomach, intolerance of light, irregular heartbeat,
irritability, joint pain, kidney trouble or failure, knee
pain, laryngitis, leg pain, little or no urine, lung cancer,
lung inflammation, memory impairment, muscle pain or cramps,
nasal congestion or inflammation, nausea, neck pain, nervousness,
nosebleed, numbness or tingling, painful breathing, painful
urination, pelvic pain, pneumonia, prickling or burning sensation,
rapid or fluttery heartbeat, rash, reddening of skin, respiratory
infection, ringing in ears, runny nose, sensitivity to light,
skin infections or eruptions, shoulder pain, sinus inflammation,
sleepiness, sore throat, spasm, stroke, sweating, swelling
of face or arms and legs, taste disturbances, thigh pain,
tremor, urinary tract infection, vertigo, virus infection,
vision changes, vomiting, weakness, weight loss or gain, wheezing,
yellow eyes and skin
Possible food and drug interactions when taking Prinivil
If Prinivil is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Prinivil with any of the following:
Indomethacin (Indocin)
Lithium (Lithonate, Eskalith)
Potassium preparations such as K-Phos and Micro-K
Water pills such as HydroDIURIL and Lasix, and others that leave potassium in the body, such as Aldactone and Midamor
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding when taking Prinivil
If it is taken during the final 6 months of pregnancy, Prinivil can cause birth defects, prematurity, and death in the fetus and newborn. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant and are taking Prinivil, contact your doctor immediately to discuss the potential hazard to your unborn child. Prinivil may appear in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. If this medication is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding until your treatment with this medication is finished.
Recommended Prinivil dosage
ADULTS High Blood Pressure
For people not on water pills (diuretics), the initial starting dose is usually 10 milligrams, taken 1 time a day. Your doctor will increase the dosage until your blood pressure is under control. The long-term dosage usually ranges from 20 to 40 milligrams a day, taken in a single dose.
Diuretic use should, if possible, be stopped before using Prinivil. If not, your physician may give an initial dose of 5 milligrams under supervision before any further medication is prescribed.People with kidney disorders must be carefully monitored, and dosages will be adjusted to the individual's needs, depending on kidney function.Heart Failure
For this condition, Prinivil is usually prescribed along with diuretics and digitalis. The recommended starting dose is 5 milligrams once a day, with the first dose taken under your doctor's supervision. The doctor may increase the dose by up to 10 milligrams at intervals of no less than 2 weeks. Typical long-term dosages range from 5 to 40 milligrams taken once a day.Heart Attack
The usual dose is 5 milligrams within the first 24 hours after a heart attack, then 5 milligrams 24 hours later, 10 milligrams 48 hours later, and, finally, 10 milligrams once a day for 6 weeks. If low blood pressure is a problem, the doctor may recommend a lower dosage.
CHILDREN The safety and effectiveness of Prinivil in children have not been established.
OLDER ADULTS The physician will adjust the dosage carefully, according to the individual's needs.
Prinivil Overdosage
Any medication taken in excess can cause symptoms of overdose. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.
A severe drop in blood pressure is the primary sign of a Prinivil overdose.
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