Nop5mg
Tablet
Ambee Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nop. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Nop is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Nop is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Nop may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Nop should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nop may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Nop should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nop may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Nop belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It is widely used to treat high blood pressure and heart fai... View More
Uses of Nop
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
- Heart failure
Side effects of Nop
- Decreased blood pressure
- Cough
- Increased potassium level in blood
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Dizziness
How to use Nop
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nop may be taken with or w... View More
How Nop works
Nop is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessel so that blood flows more smo... View More
What if you forget to take Nop?
If you miss a dose of Nop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
- Nop can make you feel dizzy for the first few days, so rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. You can also prefer taking it at bedtime to a... View More
- Let your doctor know about any cough, or throat irritation that does not go away.
- It may increase the level of potassium in blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Indication
Heart failure, Myocardial infarction, Diabetic nephropathy, Hypertension
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Hypertension Adult: Initially, 10 mg/day, 1st dose given preferably at bedtime to avoid precipitous fall in BP. Patient w/ renovascular HTN, volu... View More
Child Dose
Oral Hypertension Child: >6 yr Initially, 0.07 mg/kg, up to 5 mg once daily.
Renal Dose
Hypertension Renal impairment: Adult: CrCl <10 mL/min or on dialysis: Initially, 2.5 mg once daily. CrCl 10-30 mL/min: Initially, 2.5-5 mg once daily. ... View More
Contraindication
History of angioedema related to previous treatment with ACE inhibitors, hereditary or idiopathic angioedema. Bilateral renal artery stenosis. Pregnancy... View More
Mode of Action
Lisinopril competitively inhibits ACE from converting angiotensin I to angiotensin II (a potent vasoconstrictor) resulting in increased plasma renin act... View More
Precaution
Hypovolaemia, hyperkalaemia, collagen vascular disease, valvular stenosis; before, during or immediately after anaesthesia, preexisting renal insufficie... View More
Side Effect
>10% Dizziness (5-12%) 1-10% Cough (4-9%),Headache (4-6%),Hyperkalemia (2-5%),Diarrhea (3-4%),Hypotension (1-4%),Chest pain (3%),Fatigue (3%),Nause... View More
Interaction
May enhance hypotensive effect w/ diuretics. May increase risk of renal function deterioration and decrease antihypertensive effect w/ NSAIDs. May incre... View More
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