| Why
is Altace prescribed?
Altace l is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
It decreases certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels,
so blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump more efficiently.
Altace
is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist
for more information
How
should Altace be used?
Altace comes as a capsule to take by mouth. It is usually taken
once or twice a day on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours
after a meal. Follow the directions on your prescription label
carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part
you do not understand. Take Altace exactly as directed. Do not
take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed
by your doctor.
Altace
controls high blood pressure and heart failure but does not cure
them. Continue to take Altace even if you feel well. Do not stop
taking Altace without talking to your doctor.
Altace
: Full Prescribing Information
What
special precautions should I follow?
Before
taking Altace, tell
your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Altace or any
other drugs.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications you are taking, especially diuretics ('water pills'),
lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid), other medications for high blood
pressure, potassium supplements, and vitamins.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart or kidney
disease or diabetes.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the
doctor or dentist that you are taking Altace.
What
should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it
is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue
your regular regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose
to make up for a missed one.
What
side effects can Altace cause?
Although side effects from Altace are not common, they can occur.
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not
go away:
-
dizziness or lightheadedness
- headache
- chest pain
- sore throat
- fever
- diarrhea
- upset stomach
- excessive tiredness
- cough
- unusual bruising
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor
immediately:
swelling
of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, arms, or legs
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- fainting
- rash
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
What storage conditions are needed for
Altace?
Keep Altace in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out
of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from
excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any
medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your
pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication
What
other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Do
not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist
any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
Altace
: Full Prescribing Information |