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Imidapril Medication Information
Discover comprehensive details about Imidapril, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.
The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.
Additionally, explore the Imidapril brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Imidapril ICD Code : Y52.5 Therapeutic Classification : Anti- HypertensivesBrand Names or Trade Names of Imidapril
India :
International :
Hipertene, Tanatril, Cardipril, Norten, Tanapress, Vascor.
Why is Imidapril Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an ACE inhibitor, prescribed for high blood pressure. It prevents the formation of angiotensin II through that it decreases blood pressure.When should Imidapril not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with narrowing of blood vessels, obstruction in blood flow, ascites, and hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Imidapril?
PO- Initial: 5 mg once daily. Maintenance: 10 mg/day. Max: 20 mg/day.How should Imidapril be taken?
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, on an empty stomach.What are the warnings and precautions for Imidapril?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of obstruction in large arteries, blood clot in blood vessels, idiopathic or hereditary angioedema, heart failure, dehydration, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Assess renal function before and during therapy; monitor for proteinuria. Regular WBC counts checking is recommended in SLE and scleroderma patients. Discontinue diuretics 2-3 days before starting therapy and resume later if required.What are the side effects of Imidapril?
Most Common - Dizziness, headache, fatigue, tingling, impotence and sleep disturbances.Gastrointestinal - Mouth ulcers, inflammation of pancreas, and taste disturbances.
Respiratory - Dry cough and other upper respiratory tract symptoms.
Skin - Rash, angioedema, photosensitivity, hair loss and mood disturbances.
Genitourinary - Kidney impairment, blood disorders and protein in urine.
Heart - Chest pain, palpitations and fast heart rate.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle cramps.