Univasc
Generic name:moexipril [ moe-EX-i-pril ]
Drug class:Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
The Univasc 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 Univasc?
Univasc is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.
Univasc is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Univasc 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 Univasc and tell your doctor right away.
If you have diabetes, do not use Univasc together with any medication that contains aliskiren (Amturnide, Tekturna, Tekamlo).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to Univasc or similar medications--benazepril, captopril, enalapril, fosinopril, lisinopril, perindopril, quinapril, ramipril, or trandolapril.
If you have diabetes, do not use Univasc together with any medication that contains aliskiren (Amturnide, Tekturna, Tekamlo).
You may also need to avoid taking Univasc with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
To make sure Univasc is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
heart disease or congestive heart failure;
if you are on a low-salt diet; or
a connective tissue disease such as Marfan syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome, lupus, scleroderma, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Do not use if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor right away. Univasc can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine du...
