Angiopril is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Angiopril have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Angiopril. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Angiopril as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Angiopril go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Angiopril is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Angiopril related warnings talks about Angiopril's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Angioedema, Heart Disease, Hyperkalemia must refrain from the use of Angiopril since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Angiopril contraindications section.
Additionally, Angiopril may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Angiopril is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Angiopril is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Angiopril is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Angiopril safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Angiopril. If you are pregnant, do not take Angiopril without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Angiopril safe during breastfeeding?
Angiopril has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Angiopril on the Kidneys?
Angiopril rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Angiopril on the Liver?
Angiopril may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Angiopril on the Heart?
Side effects of Angiopril rarely affect the heart.
Angiopril should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Angiopril unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Angiopril habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Angiopril is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Angiopril can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Angiopril should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Angiopril in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Angiopril
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Angiopril with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Angiopril
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Angiopril.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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