Monopril HCT
Generic name:hydrochlorothiazide and fosinopril [ HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THY-a-zide-and-foe-SIN-oh-pril ]
Drug class:ACE inhibitors with thiazides
The Monopril HCT brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Monopril HCT?
Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.
Fosinopril is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. Fosinopril lowers blood pressure and also relieves symptoms of fluid retention.
Monopril HCT is a combination medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).
Monopril HCT may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking Monopril HCT and tell your doctor right away. Fosinopril can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester.
You should not use this medicine if you are unable to urinate, or if you are allergic to sulfa drugs or any ACE inhibitor.
If you have diabetes, do not use Monopril HCT together with any medication that contains aliskiren (Amturnide, Tekturna, Tekamlo).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to hydrochlorothiazide or fosinopril, or if:
you are unable to urinate;
you are allergic to sulfa drugs; or
you are allergic to any other ACE inhibitor, such as benazepril, captopril, enalapril, lisinopril, quinapril, ramipril, trandolapril, and others.
If you have diabetes, do not use Monopril HCT together with any medication that contains aliskiren (Amturnide, Tekturna, Tekamlo).
You may also need to avoid taking Monopril HCT with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
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