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Brand: Monopril
Fosinopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It belongs to a class of drugs that work by blocking the production of a substance called angiotensin II, which narrows blood vessels. This vasodilatory effect helps lower blood pressure and can also be beneficial in treating heart failure and potentially preventing certain cardiovascular events.
For treating hypertension, heart failure, and potentially preventing cardiovascular events.
Fetal toxicity: Use of drugs that act on the renin-angiotensin system during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy reduces fetal renal function and increases fetal and neonatal morbidity and death. Oligohydramnios can be associated with fetal lung hypoplasia and skeletal deformations. Potentially reversible neonatal renal failure, hypotension, and hyperkalemia may occur. Observe infants with histories of in utero exposure to fosinopril for hypotension, oliguria, and hyperkalemia. If oliguria occurs, support blood pressure and renal perfusion. Exchange transfusion or dialysis may be required as means of reversing hypotension and/or substituting for disordered renal function.
Outcome:
Hyperkalemia
Mechanism:
Reduced potassium excretion
Outcome:
Hypotension
Mechanism:
Additive hypotensive effects
Outcome:
Slightly reduced absorption
Mechanism:
Unknown
Most likely new formulation: Combination therapy with a thiazide diuretic (2025, 60% confidence)
Based on current usage trends and clinical trial data, there is a low probability (<5%) of any major regulatory changes in the next 2 years.
ACE Inhibitor
Phosphonate